Yemen Defends Mecca Against Saudi Accusations | Lebanon News

Lebanon News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 17, 2026 · 1m

Yemen’s top political leader Mahdi al-Mashat is fiercely countering Saudi claims that Yemen targeted Mecca, calling them a cynical distraction to shift blame and rally Muslims against Yemen—while ignoring Riyadh’s own alleged disrespect for Islamic holy sites. He asserts Yemenis are the fiercest protectors of Islam’s sanctities, ready to sacrifice everything for Mecca and Al-Aqsa, and accuses Saudi Arabia of exploiting Muslim wealth while failing to defend sacred places like the Kaaba and Quran. Al-Mashat also draws a shocking parallel, suggesting the same group now attacking Mecca once…