Arab states condemn Houthi missile attempt on Saudi Madinah region
The Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses intercepted the missile, while the Houthis have rejected claims that they targeted Madinah.
Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan condemned on Thursday a Houthi attempt to target Saudi Arabia's Madinah region with a ballistic missile, Turkey's state-run news agency Anadolu Agency reported.
The Saudi-led coalition said its air defenses intercepted and destroyed the missile, and also downed a Houthi drone over the kingdom's Eastern Province.
Qatar's Foreign Ministry called the attempt "a blatant provocation of Muslims" and a violation of Saudi sovereignty and international law, the ministry said in a statement.
Qatar reaffirmed its full solidarity with Riyadh and its support for all measures the kingdom takes to protect its sovereignty and security.
Kuwait's Foreign Ministry rejected the continued attacks outright, describing them as a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty, international law and international humanitarian law.
Kuwait also reiterated its unwavering support for Saudi Arabia and its backing for measures to protect the lives of citizens and residents, the ministry said.
Bahrain's Foreign Ministry said that targeting Madinah threatened civilians and visitors to the Prophet's Mosque and offended Muslims worldwide.
Bahrain called on the UN Security Council to take firm and deterrent measures to halt repeated Houthi attacks and hold perpetrators and their supporters accountable.
Jordan's Foreign Ministry also condemned the attempt, calling it a threat to Saudi Arabia's security and stability and a breach of international law and the UN Charter.
Jordan reaffirmed its full solidarity with the kingdom, the ministry said in a statement.
The Houthis have rejected claims that they targeted Madinah.
Yemen has been in a civil war since the Houthis seized the capital Sanaa and other areas in September 2014.
A Saudi-led Arab coalition has backed the internationally recognized Yemeni government since March 2015.
Fighting has intensified in recent weeks, with the Houthis launching repeated missile and drone attacks on Saudi territory.
