Cairo, Oct. 12 (Petra) - Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, the largest Islamic religious academic institution, decried the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, which resulted in civilian casualties and injuries among travelers and Umrah pilgrims.

The institution stated that targeting civilian infrastructure and worshippers traveling to the Holy Mosques provokes the sentiments of Muslims worldwide. It described the strike as an unacceptable violation of all human values and international norms, as well as a direct assault on Saudi Arabia's security and territorial integrity.

Warning of dangerous escalation, Al-Azhar rejected repeated attacks that endanger innocent lives and undermine Saudi stability.

The institution stressed that regional security requires an immediate halt to these violations and respect for state sovereignty and territorial sanctity.

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