As the UN Security Council prepares for a consultation session today, Friday, to discuss the Houthi attacks on civilian facilities in the UAE, the advisor to the Emirati President, Anwar Gargash, emphasized that the country has the legal and moral right to defend its land and its people.
During a phone call with Hans Grundberg, the UN Secretary-General’s special envoy to Yemen, Gargash stated that the UAE will exercise its right to defend itself against the terrorist actions of the Houthi militia, confirming that they have rejected all calls for a ceasefire. He further noted that the terrorist actions against the UAE and the piracy of the ship "Rawabi" demonstrate the Houthis' refusal of a political solution.
He revealed that the militias have turned the port of Hodeidah into a center for maritime piracy and have used it for military purposes to finance the war. He announced that his country will take all necessary measures to prevent the threat of terrorist acts on its soil.
### Closed Session of the Security Council
It is noteworthy that, according to diplomatic sources, today’s Security Council session will be "closed," following the UAE's request to Norway, the president of the Security Council for January, to convene a meeting regarding the Houthi terrorist attacks on Abu Dhabi, which occurred last Monday.
### Terrorist Attack
Last Monday, the Abu Dhabi police reported a fire that led to explosions in three oil tanker trucks in the Musaffah ICAD 3 area, near ADNOC storage tanks, in addition to a minor fire incident in the new construction area at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The fire resulted in the deaths of three individuals "two Indians and a Pakistani" and injured six others due to the explosions in Abu Dhabi, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). Initial investigations indicated that small flying objects, possibly from drones, were observed in the two areas, which may have caused the explosions and fire.
For its part, the Houthi militia claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack, as reported by Reuters through a spokesperson.
### "It Will Not Go Unpunished"
It is worth mentioning that the Houthi attack was met with numerous Arab and international condemnations, with confirmations from the UAE that it will not go unpunished. The UAE mission to the UN called on the Security Council to speak with one voice and join in a firm and resolute condemnation of these terrorist attacks, which were carried out in complete disregard for international law.
