Netanyahu Condemns Deadly Attack on Riyadh Airport
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport that killed 12 people. The condemnation followed reports of another incident at the airport and Saudi airstrikes in Yemen. Pakistan also condemned the attack and offered assistance to Saudi Arabia. The repeated assaults on the airport raise concerns about potential disruptions to an upcoming international investment summit.
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the Houthi attack on Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport.
- The attack killed 12 people and injured 309, with another incident reported at the airport Sunday.
- The Houthis reported Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport in Yemen.
- Pakistan condemned the Houthi attack and offered assistance to Saudi Arabia.
- Repeated attacks on Riyadh's airport may impact an upcoming international investment summit.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly condemned a deadly Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which killed 12 people and injured 309. "I most strongly condemn the terrible terrorist attack at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which claimed the lives of 12 innocent people and injured hundreds more," Netanyahu stated in English on the Prime Minister's official Twitter account. He extended condolences to the victims' families and wished the injured a full recovery, emphasizing that "terror harms innocents and seeks to spread fear and instability. It must be confronted with determination." Netanyahu also expressed Israel's aspiration for a strong and united Middle East capable of ensuring security, cooperation, and prosperity for all peoples in the region.
This condemnation comes as the Saudi-led coalition reported another incident at the Riyadh airport on Sunday, with a missile intercepted near its vicinity, following Saturday's fatal Houthi assault. Simultaneously, the Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah channel reported that Saudi Arabia had attacked Sanaa International Airport in Yemen. These exchanges occur amid an escalation of conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with recent attacks targeting airports and energy infrastructure in the Kingdom, while Saudi airstrikes continue in Yemen.
Pakistan, through its Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, also condemned the Houthi attack and is in contact with Saudi authorities. Dar instructed Pakistan's embassy in Riyadh to coordinate assistance for any Pakistani nationals injured and reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and security under a mutual defense agreement. The repeated attacks on Riyadh's airport, a major hub for over 40 million passengers annually, raise concerns about disruptions to air travel and Saudi Arabia's economic standing, potentially impacting the upcoming international investment summit scheduled for October 26-29.
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