GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as Yemen fighting intensifies
Summary
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which includes Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, strongly condemned attacks by Yemen’s Houthi fighters on Saudi Arabia. They promised to support Saudi Arabia and urged the United Nations to enforce arms restrictions on the Houthis and label them a terrorist group. Fighting in Yemen continues to cause heavy damage and worsening conditions for civilians.Key Facts
- The GCC includes Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the UAE.
- The GCC said an attack on one member counts as an attack on all, backing Saudi Arabia’s right to defend itself.
- Saudi-led forces shot down several drones near Saudi cities, attributed to the Houthis.
- The GCC and United Nations Security Council condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping.
- Yemen’s recognized government appealed to the UN to act against Houthi strikes that damaged homes and government buildings.
- Fighting in Yemen has displaced over 233,000 people, with severe shortages of food, fuel, and medical supplies in affected areas.
- Hospitals in Taiz province face critical shortages amid ongoing conflict and a cholera outbreak.
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