'Red line': Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of targeting Mecca with drone The news of a drone allegedly intercepted by Saudi forces en route to Mecca has sparked widespread outrage and raised questions about the politicization of sacred space in conflict zones.
The accusation against the Houthis is the latest iteration in a decades long pattern of exploiting religious significance for military gain.
This incident serves as a stark reminder that revered sites of worship are increasingly becoming pawns in regional and global power struggles.