The Association of Yemen Scholars responded by accusing the Grand Mufti of inciting violence against the Yemeni people and repeating false narratives. The organization called for an end to the blockade and military aggression against Yemen instead of further mobilization.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Saudi Grand Mufti Calls for Total Eradication of Houthis
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Sheikh Saleh al-Fawzan, the Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, told Saudi troops defending the nation's borders that their lives and souls may be sacrificed to punish those who threaten the kingdom's territory. In a religious mobilization statement, al-Fawzan called for the "complete defeat and eradication" of the Houthis, whom he labeled a "band of evil" and a "plot of the enemies." He described the protection of the Holy Mosques and Saudi land as among the greatest religious duties and listed the restoration of Yemen's internationally recognized government as a pressing obligation.
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