Cairo, Sept. 16 (Petra) -- Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy on Wednesday condemned an attempted drone attack on Makkah by Houthi militia, after Saudi authorities said they intercepted and destroyed the drone before it entered the holy city's restricted airspace.

In a statement, Fahmy said any threat to Makkah's security and the sanctity of Islamic holy sites is "extremely dangerous" as it threatens Saudi Arabia's security and the safety of its citizens, residents and pilgrims, and is a provocation against Muslims worldwide.

He said the attack is part of ongoing escalation by the Houthis, who have targeted Saudi territory, facilities and civilian sites in recent days, deepening regional tension.

Fahmy called for an end to the attacks and adherence to international law, the U.N. Charter and relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216 (2015), which demands the Houthis refrain from threats against neighboring states.

Fahmy stressed that Saudi Arabia's security and stability are a cornerstone of regional stability, reiterating the Arab League's full solidarity with the kingdom and support for its protective measures, and hailing the Royal Saudi Air Defense Forces for preventing the attack.

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