Saudi Grand Mufti Al-Fawzan issued a religious mobilization statement calling defense of Saudi territory and the Holy Mosques "among the greatest religious duties."

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Saudi Grand Mufti Al-Fawzan issued a religious mobilization statement calling defense of Saudi territory and the Holy Mosques "among the greatest religious duties." He described the Houthis as "a band of evil" and "a plot of the enemies," called for their "complete defeat and eradication," and urged Coalition forces to "stand as one against this misguided sect." He framed restoring Yemen's internationally recognized government as "among the most pressing obligations."