Houthi missile strike on Yemen camp kills 50 security recruits, local authorities say
Houthi forces launched three missiles at al-Alam camp in Yemen's Shabwa province, which local authorities stated was a training center for security recruits. The Houthi military spokesman claimed the missiles targeted "Saudi enemy" forces at the camp, which he said was run by Saudi officers.
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Open questions and key claims
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he was willing to carry out any measure to protect Saudi Arabia if asked.
GCC condemns repeated attacks by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi fighters on Saudi Arabia and pledged support for the kingdom.
Gulf ministers accused the Houthis of carrying out deadly strikes on civilian airports and vital facilities.
Rashad al-Alimi vowed an immediate hard response and called the attack 'cowardly terrorist attacks'.
Remote working is mandatory for all office employees at Kingdom Centre until further notice.
At least 53 people were killed in a Houthi ballistic missile attack on a Yemeni government forces training camp.
The Houthi military spokesperson stated they targeted 'Saudi enemy’s mobilisations' and claimed 'dozens of dead and wounded'.
The Houthis targeted a gathering of 'Saudi enemy' forces at al-Alam camp, run by Saudi officers.
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