The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy in Yemen accepted on Saturday the findings of the Joint Incidents Assessment Team (JIAT) regarding allegations surrounding one of the Arab coalition operations in the province of Saada on August 9. The Saudi-led Arab coalition had reviewed the conclusions of the JIAT, which said that mistakes were committed in compliance to the Rules of Engagement. “Thereupon, the Joint Forces Command of the Coalition expresses regret over the mistakes, extends its sympathies, condolences and solidarity to the families of the victims and announces its acceptance of the results and findings of JIAT,” it added in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. “The Joint Forces Command will, as soon as the official findings are received, undertake legal proceedings to hold those at fault accountable according to the rules and regulations related to such cases,” it said. “It will continue to revise and enhance its Rules of Engagement, according to operational lessons learned, in a manner that guarantees non-recurrence of such incidents,” it stressed. The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition will task the Joint Committee to assess granting voluntary assistance to those affected in Yemen, and communicate with the legitimate government in Yemen to obtain the identities of the victims so that compensations can be provided under regulatory measures. “The Joint Forces Command of the Coalition reaffirms its continued commitment to the International Humanitarian Law (IHL), its Customary Rules and relevant conventions, as well as application of the Rules of Engagement in accordance with highest international standards and practices, which will guarantee respect of the International Humanitarian Law, and preservation of civilian lives and possessions,” stated the Coalition.