Houthi Leader Denies Targeting Mecca, Calls for Mass Protests
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Houthi commander Abdul-Malik al-Houthi denied that his group had targeted the holy city of Mecca amid rising tensions with Saudi Arabia. He urged supporters across Yemen to hold large demonstrations on Friday to reject what he called Saudi “fabrications and slander.” The statement comes as the conflict between the Houthi movement and Saudi forces escalates, raising concerns about potential spillover into religious sites. The call for protests highlights the political and religious stakes involved in the Yemen war.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): ABP Live English, Mid-Day
Sources
- ‘Using Mecca As A War Banner’: Houthi Leader’s Sharp Attack On Saudi Arabia — ABP Live English (center)
- Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca amid escalating tensions with Saudi Arabia — Mid-Day (center)