The cited sources give this account: The Houthis deny any involvement in the drone attack on Mecca, attributing the attack to Israel due to their tense relationship and desire to incite conflict against Muslims. The Houthis emphasize that the allegations against them are baseless and politically motivated.

In a recorded interview, a senior Houthis official stated, 'These allegations are incorrect and it has no basis at all. We have no interest to target holy places because there are Muslims and these holy places are our holy places.'

The Houthis also suggest that the attack could be a business accusation by Saudi Arabia to prove their case against the Houthis and avoid fighting them. They reject these allegations and emphasize their rejection of any attacks against holy places.

Houthis' stance on the Mecca attack: We totally reject these allegations. We have, we preserve the right to retaliate against this allegation and we also preparing (3:13); Suspicions about the attack's origin: Maybe it could, could be Israel. There is a tense relationship and they are desperate to incite against Muslims. (5:38)
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