Conflict● ElevatedSep 17 · Sep 17, 2026, 7:31 PM
Houthi leader denies targeting Mecca, vows to protect holy city
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from Al Jazeera [en] · Middle East
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi pledges to defend Mecca and other Islamic holy sites.
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