Drone Alert: A Threat to Sacred Space in a Conflict's Endless Cycle The recent interception of a drone headed for Mecca by the Saudi led coalition is just the latest iteration of the decades long conflict between Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthi rebels.
This incident has significant implications for the global Muslim community and the balance of power in the region.
This attack marks the first time since 2017 that Mecca has been under a security alert, which comes at a particularly sensitive moment.