Ka'bah at the Grand Mosque, Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Ambassador condemned the Houthi attacks targeting Makkah and Madinah. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)
Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Abdullah Al Amoudi strongly condemned the Houthi militia attacks targeting Makkah and Madinah, and guaranteed the safety of Indonesian umrah pilgrims amid the escalation.
Key Facts
Saudi Arabian Ambassador to Indonesia, Faisal Abdullah Al Amoudi, delivered his condemnation at a press conference at the Saudi Arabian Embassy in South Jakarta on Friday (16/10/2026).
Houthi militia attacks are said to have targeted civilian facilities, the economy, and even the two holy cities of Islam, Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Madinah Al-Munawwarah.
The Houthis have also repeatedly launched drone and missile attacks in international waters, endangering commercial shipping lanes in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea.
A series of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian territory reportedly killed 17 people and injured 333 others.
Ambassador Faisal guaranteed that Saudi Arabia's conditions are conducive, stable, and safe, and ensured strict security protocols for umrah pilgrims.
Saudi Arabia claims to have delivered USD 12.6 billion in humanitarian aid and economic recovery for Yemen from 2012 to 2026, but peace initiatives have often been rejected by the Houthis.
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