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GCC chief condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

By Bilge Kotan · Published by Everything Blog

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The GCC Secretary-General, Jassim Mohammed al-Budaiwi, has condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha and King Khalid airports as "systematic crimes" targeting civilians, describing them as a "dangerous escalation" and a "flagrant violation" of international laws and norms. GCC countries are united in condemning these acts.

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The attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha and King Khalid airports are condemned as "systematic…: The attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha and King Khalid airports are condemned as "systematic crimes" targeting civilians.
The attacks represent a "dangerous escalation" and a "flagrant violation" of internationa…: The attacks represent a "dangerous escalation" and a "flagrant violation" of international laws and norms.
GCC countries are united in condemning these acts.: GCC countries are united in condemning these acts.

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GCC chief condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

7 October 2026 22:24 BST

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jassim Mohammed al-Budaiwi condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abha and King Khalid airports, describing them as “systematic crimes” targeting civilians.

Targeting civilian airports and “endangering the lives of travellers, workers and civilians represents a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of international laws and norms," he said in a statement.

Al-Budaiwi also said that GCC countries stand united with Saudi Arabia.

Original source: www.middleeasteye.net

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The attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha and King Khalid airports are condemned as "systematic…: The attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha and King Khalid airports are condemned as "systematic crimes" targeting civilians.
The attacks represent a "dangerous escalation" and a "flagrant violation" of internationa…: The attacks represent a "dangerous escalation" and a "flagrant violation" of international laws and norms.
GCC countries are united in condemning these acts.: GCC countries are united in condemning these acts.

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The attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha and King Khalid airports are condemned as "systematic…: The attacks on Saudi Arabia's Abha and King Khalid airports are condemned as "systematic crimes" targeting civilians.
The attacks represent a "dangerous escalation" and a "flagrant violation" of internationa…: The attacks represent a "dangerous escalation" and a "flagrant violation" of international laws and norms.
GCC countries are united in condemning these acts.: GCC countries are united in condemning these acts.

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