Arab League chief condemns alleged Houthi drone attack on Mecca
Saudi-led coalition accuses Yemen's Houthis of targeting Islam's holiest city, drawing international condemnation.
The Secretary General of the Arab League, Nabil Fahmy, condemned on Wednesday the alleged Houthi attack on Mecca. The Saudi-led coalition battling Yemen's Houthis accused the rebels of launching a drone strike on Islam's holy city, an allegation that has sparked outrage across the Muslim world.
The incident marks an escalation in the ongoing conflict between the coalition and the Iranian-backed Houthis, deepening regional tensions.
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- Middle East live: Arab League chief condemns alleged Houthi attack on Mecca — France 24 — English
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