GCC chief condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports

The Times of Israel reports that, according to a statement from Saudi civil aviation authorities, one person was killed and eight injured in an attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, and two were killed and 28 injured in an attack on facilities at Abha airport.[2]According to the Associated Press, as carried by the Santa Maria Times, Saudi authorities did not blame any party for the attacks, but Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen said they had carried them out.[3]The AP reports that Houthi military spokesperson Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said on social media that the rebels launched ballistic missiles and drones at King Khalid International Airport.[3]The AP adds that Maj. Gen. Turki al-Malki, spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition, said a ballistic missile was intercepted north of Riyadh.[3]The AP also reports that new cage-like fences went up this week around fuel tanks and other Aramco equipment near the Riyadh airport.[3]The Saudi Press Agency reported that on October 6, Albudaiwi had condemned "in the strongest terms" attacks on airports in Jazan and Najran.[4]According to SPA, he said targeting airports and civilian infrastructure "constitutes a dangerous escalation."[4]SPA reports that he said GCC member states "stand united alongside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia."[4]