Al-Azhar has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that took place in Aden, claiming the lives of fifteen soldiers, including four Emiratis and one Saudi, who were performing their national duty within the Saudi-led coalition, Operation Restoring Hope, in Yemen. In a statement, Al-Azhar mourned the martyrs of the United Arab Emirates along with other martyrs who were killed in the attack, praying to Almighty Allah to grant their souls rest in paradise, and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Al-Azhar expressed its appreciation for the efforts of the Arab coalition led by Saudi Arabia to stand with the Yemeni people to restore the legitimate government.