Social cohesion forms ‘first line of defence’

TDT | Manama

Email: mail@newsofbahrain.com

Sirens sounded in the Shura Council yesterday, briefly interrupting remarks by member Dr. Ali Al Haddad.

The incident came a day after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Bahrain and other Gulf Arab states, underscoring heightened regional tensions.

During the sitting, Dr Ali Al Rumaihi, a Shura Council member and head of the Foreign Affairs, Defence and National Security Committee, condemned the attacks and described them as “a blatant violation of states’ sovereignty and the principles of international law”.

He said Bahrain had taken “immediate and firm measures” to deal with the missile attacks, citing high readiness and coordination across the military and security sectors, which he said helped protect lives and public and private property, and limit the impact.

Guidance

Dr Al Rumaihi also praised the public’s adherence to guidance issued by the competent authorities, saying “social cohesion forms the first line of defence” against attempts to undermine security or spread rumours.

Shura Council chairman Ali Al Saleh said the council’s statement backed Dr Al Rumaihi’s remarks and called for unity with His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the Government in condemning the attack.