Arab and international reactions followed an explosion and fire near vital facilities in Abu Dhabi, killing 3 people and wounding 6 others, while the Houthis claimed responsibility for this operation, which they described as qualitative.
Saudi Arabia
In a statement, the Saudi Foreign Ministry condemned “in the strongest and strongest terms the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted Abu Dhabi International Airport.”
The Kingdom affirmed its “full stand with the sisterly UAE in the face of all that threatens its security and stability,” and considered that this development “reaffirms the danger of this terrorist group and its threat to security, peace and stability in the region and the world,” according to the statement.
Kuwait
In a statement, the Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry condemned the “cowardly terrorist aggression that targeted civilian areas in the UAE,” and considered that the continuation of such attacks “confirms the seriousness of the behavior of these militias.” It also affirmed its standing by the UAE and its support in all the steps it takes to maintain its security.
Qatar
The State of Qatar expressed its “strong condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted Abu Dhabi International Airport,” and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed, in a statement, that it considers “targeting civilian facilities and vital facilities a terrorist act that contravenes all international norms and laws.”
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In a statement, the Bahraini Foreign Ministry said it strongly condemned “the terrorist Houthi militia’s launch of a number of booby-trapped drones on vital civilian facilities in Abu Dhabi.”
Sultanate of Oman
In a statement, the Omani Foreign Ministry expressed the Sultanate’s solidarity with the UAE and its support for the measures it is taking to maintain its security and stability. It also affirmed its condemnation of the attack on the UAE capital and the Sultanate’s “steadfast position in rejecting violence and targeting civilians.”
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The Yemeni Foreign Ministry said, in a statement, that “the Houthi militia’s launching of the marches is an unprecedented escalation and a systematic terrorist attack.”
On the other hand, the UAE-backed Southern Transitional Council condemned what it described as the treacherous terrorist attack, and said in a statement issued by its spokesman that the attack confirms once again that the Iranian-backed Houthi group has become a source of threat to the region in general.
Lebanon
Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned this escalation, and said in a statement by the cabinet, “All our solidarity with the UAE, the president and the people, against this blatant aggression that falls within the context of threatening security and stability in the Emirates and within a scheme aimed at confusion and sending bloody messages.”
For his part, the head of the Lebanese Forces Party, Samir Geagea, said that what the Houthis are doing falls within the context of “the described bullying that aims to push Arab countries to retreat from their position in support of Yemeni legitimacy and the legitimacy of the various targeted countries.”
Jordan
The Jordanian Foreign Ministry condemned “in the strongest terms the launch of booby-trapped drones by the Houthi militia towards the UAE.”
Egypt
Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry made a phone call to his Emirati counterpart, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, “to reassure about what was reported about the explosion of three oil tankers and a fire near Abu Dhabi Airport,” according to a statement by the Egyptian Foreign Ministry.
Shoukry expressed Egypt’s solidarity with the UAE and its condemnation of “any terrorist act committed by the Houthi militia to target the security, stability and safety of the UAE.”
On the other hand, Al-Azhar condemned the attack, which it described as a terrorist, and said, in a statement, that Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmed Al-Tayeb affirmed solidarity with the UAE leadership and people.
Algeria
Algeria condemned “in the strongest terms the attacks that targeted the Musaffah area and Abu Dhabi International Airport today,” and expressed in a statement to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs its solidarity and sympathy with the UAE.
She renewed her “absolute rejection of all actions that would undermine security and stability in this brotherly country and in the region,” and called for avoiding escalation and giving priority to the language of wisdom and dialogue, according to the statement.
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In a statement, the Moroccan Foreign Ministry said that the Kingdom, “the king, the government and the people” strongly condemns the “vicious attack launched by the Houthi group and those who support them on both the Musaffah area and Abu Dhabi airport.”
Organization of Islamic Cooperation
The Secretary-General of the organization, Abdullah Al-Tayer, considered that the “audacity of Al-Houthi” in targeting the Gulf is a result of the failure of the neighborhood and the UN Security Council, which he said encouraged the group to carry out more attacks that endanger the security of the region.
United State
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan expressed his strong condemnation of the terrorist attack on Abu Dhabi, and said that Washington will cooperate with the Emiratis and its international partners to hold the Houthis accountable.
United nations
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the attack on Abu Dhabi and called on all parties to “exercise maximum restraint,” according to his spokesperson.
Spokesman Stephane Dujarric added that Guterres asked the Houthis to “prevent any escalation in the context of heightened tensions in the region,” noting that “attacks against civilians or civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international humanitarian law.”
Houthi warning
On the other hand, the leader of the Houthi group, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, said in a statement that all countries that have significant economic relations and investments with the UAE should view it as an unsafe country.
For his part, the spokesman for the Houthi group, Muhammad Abdul Salam, said in a tweet on Twitter that “a small state in the region is desperate to serve America and Israel. It had claimed that it had distanced itself from Yemen, but it was recently exposed, contrary to what it claimed.”
He added, “After that, she is clear that she hastened to stop her hand from tampering in Yemen, or that he comes to her with the power of God, who will not cut off her hand and the hand of others.”
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