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A senior official in Yemen’s internationally recognised government said on Sunday that condemnations of Houthi attacks on civilians are no longer sufficient and must be followed by concrete measures, after the group targeted King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital.
Abdullah al-Alimi Bawazir, a vice president of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, made the remarks in a post on X.
He described the strike as a “terrorist crime” and said it demanded a response from regional and international actors that goes beyond verbal denunciation.
Al-Alimi Bawazir said statements of condemnation over attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure had become routine and had failed to produce results.
“It is no longer acceptable for regional and international condemnations of the targeting of civilians and civilian infrastructure to remain mere verbal stances, without being translated into firm measures that achieve accountability and deterrence,” he said.
He added that the attack on the airport “necessitates a decisive regional and international stance that goes beyond statements of denunciation to practical measures ending impunity.” He did not specify what measures he had in mind.
The official expressed full solidarity with the Saudi leadership and people following the attack.
He praised the kingdom for its role in protecting regional security and international navigation, and for its support of the Yemeni people and their government.
His post did not give details of the attack, such as the date, the type of weapon used or any casualties.
Al-Alimi Bawazir also said the military campaign against the Houthis, known as “Dawn of Yemen,” is continuing, with the aim of restoring state authority and establishing peace.
The Presidential Leadership Council leads the internationally recognised Yemeni government, which was formed in 2022 and has been fighting the Iran-aligned Houthi movement.
The Houthis seized the capital, Sanaa, in 2014, and the conflict drew in a Saudi-led military coalition in 2015. It has since become one of the region’s most protracted wars and has caused a severe humanitarian crisis.
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