Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca, vows to protect holy city

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Yemen

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Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca, vows to protect holy city

Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi pledged to defend Mecca and other Islamic holy sites. He rejected Saudi claims that his group attempted to strike Mecca. This statement comes amid rising tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.

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