Qatar condemns Houthi attacks on civilian, economic sites in Saudi Arabia

Qatar described the attacks as a dangerous escalation threatening regional security and reiterated its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia.Qatar has strongly condemned the Houthi group’s targeting of civilian and economic facilities in southern Saudi Arabia following attacks that left civilians injured, including women and children.The latest wave of attacks has resulted in a significantly higher civilian toll, with Saudi authorities saying 73 people were injured across the sites. Fires were reported at several energy facilities in southern Saudi Arabia, temporarily disrupting some operations.In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) said sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan, and Najran had been targeted, while also condemning the group’s continued attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea.Statement | Qatar Condemns Houthi Targeting of Civilian, Economic Sites in Saudi ArabiaDoha | September 08, 2026The State of Qatar condemns the Houthi targeting of civilian and economic sites in Abha, Khamis Mushait, Jazan and Najran in the fraternal Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,… pic.twitter.com/xjUbvkHejo— Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Qatar (@MofaQatar_EN) September 8, 2026 The ministry described the attacks as “reprehensible aggressive conduct” and said they showed an unacceptable disregard for civilian lives and the security of countries across the region.The statement added that the targeting of Saudi territory constituted a “blatant violation” of the Kingdom’s sovereignty and international law, warning that the latest development represented a “dangerous escalation” that threatens regional security and stability.Qatar reiterated its categorical rejection of attacks on civilian facilities and vital infrastructure and called for an immediate end to the attacks.The statement also condemned threats to the security, safety and freedom of international maritime navigation, stressing that the freedom and security of navigation through international waterways are rights guaranteed under international law and the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea.Qatar expressed its wishes for a speedy recovery for those injured, while praying for the safety of Saudi Arabia and its people.