On September 17, 2026, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi denied allegations that the militant group targeted Mecca and pledged to defend Islamic holy sites. The statement addressed what al-Houthi characterized as propaganda claims against the Houthi armed forces.
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Houthi Leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi: One of their ugliest propaganda lies is the claim against our people and our armed forces that we targeted Mecca or the holy city of Mecca. It is a big lie and a heinous lie that no rational mind in the Islamic world would believe.
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi pledges to defend Mecca and other Islamic holy sites.