The illegality of Houthi attacks that threatened holy cities

On Oct. 24, Saudi air defenses intercepted two ballistic missiles heading toward the regions of Makkah and Madinah. Debris fell in four places between Jeddah and Taif. Six days later, a drone was shot down near Makkah. The Houthis denied targeting the holy cities, saying they aimed only at oil facilities and military bases. That denial deserves a legal answer…