Houthi Missile Debris Falls Near Makkah and Madinah, RI Urged to Promote Ceasefire

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Member of the House of Representatives' Commission I Oleh Soleh has urged the Indonesian government to engage in diplomacy to facilitate a ceasefire between the Houthi group and Saudi Arabia.

This call comes in light of Houthi missiles that were intercepted by the Saudi Civil Defense Agency, landing close to the regions of Makkah and Madinah.

"The government needs to actively communicate with relevant countries and garner international support for the Houthis and Saudi Arabia to cease hostilities. We must prioritize dialogue and seek a peaceful resolution," Oleh stated in his remarks, quoted on Monday (26/10/2026).

He expressed that Indonesia could enlist other Islamic nations to advocate for a ceasefire and peace.

According to him, Indonesia has a vested interest in contributing to the resolution of conflicts among the disputing parties in the Middle East.

Furthermore, he expressed concern that escalating conflict between the Houthi group and Saudi Arabia could pose risks to Indonesian citizens (WNI) and umrah pilgrims in the area.

"We must ensure that this armed conflict does not jeopardize our umrah pilgrims. Indonesians visiting the Holy Land should be able to perform their worship safely and peacefully. Therefore, halting the attack is of utmost importance," said Oleh.

He therefore requested the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Kemlu) to monitor developments and ensure the safety of WNI in Saudi Arabia.

Additionally, he suggested that the ministry prepare contingency measures in anticipation of increased conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.

Houthi Missile Debris Falls Near Makkah and Madinah

It has been confirmed that the Saudi Civil Defense Agency intercepted two ballistic missiles launched by the Houthi group towards the Makkah and Madinah areas on Saturday (24/10/2026).

In an official post on platform X, the civil defense authority stated that it had carried out the necessary field handling procedures.

The missiles were intercepted en route to their targets, said a Civil Defense spokesperson.

"Some of the debris from the intercepted missiles fell in Wadi Al-Mughammas, which is only 20 kilometers from the Masjidil Haram in Makkah – the holiest site in Islam," the statement read.

The spokesperson also mentioned that fragments landed in the Al-Nuzha area in Jeddah, Wadi Jalil in Taif, and Masturah in the Rabigh Governorate. Reports indicated that there were no casualties resulting from the debris landing.