Lahj:The General Authority for Endowments and Guidance has condemned the targeting of Al-Mu'een Bakira Mosque by Saudi forces in the Zuraiqat Al-Sham area, Al-Maqatirah District, Lahj Governorate. The airstrike on the mosque occurred on Monday and has been described as a grave assault on the sanctity of Islamic holy sites.
According to Yemen News Agency, the authority stated that the attack is a flagrant violation of religious laws and humanitarian norms, and part of a systematic campaign against mosques, schools, hospitals, and other civilian facilities in Yemen over the past 12 years.
The authority reported that Saudi forces have targeted four mosques over the past two weeks, including those in Jash area of Haifan, Sharia village in Bani Hushaysh, Al-Haribah area in Sahar District of Sa'ada, and most recently Al-Mu'een Bakira Mosque in Lahj. They hold the Saudi regime fully responsible for the destruction of Islamic holy sites and civilian facilities, as well as the killing of innocent people.
The authority urged local and international organizations to document these crimes and pursue those responsible. It emphasized that attempts to destroy mosques and terrorize civilians would only strengthen the resilience and unity of the people of Lahj and Yemen. The authority called on Yemenis to strengthen national unity, support the fronts, and stand firm in defending Yemen and its holy sites against aggression.
