Houthi Militia Launches Attacks on Makkah and Madinah; Pakistan and Al-Azhar Condemn

The Houthi Militia targeted Makkah and Madinah, regions central to Islamic pilgrimage, on October 26, 2026. The Saudi Press Agency reported the attacks, noting their alignment with a larger pattern of violence attributed to the Houthi Militia. The attacks drew international concern over the security of holy sites.