{
  "id": 11281040,
  "title": "Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attack on power distribution station serving Prophet’s Mosque",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/qatar-strongly-condemns-houthi-attack-on-power-distribution-station",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T21:01:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/02/10/2026/qatar-strongly-condemns-houthi-attack-on-power-distribution-station-serving-prophets-mosque"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Qatar has strongly condemned the Houthi group's attack on a power distribution station near the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The attack, which targeted civilian facilities, is deemed a serious violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites and a provocation to Muslims. It is also seen as an unacceptable disregard for civilian lives and a flagrant breach of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and international law.\n\nThe State of Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the country's categorical rejection of attacks against holy sites, civilians, and civilian objects. It emphasized the urgency for an immediate end to such reckless acts. Moreover, Qatar reaffirmed its full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all legitimate measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests.\n\nQatar affirmed that Saudi Arabia's security is a crucial part of Qatar's security, emphasizing their shared commitment to the collective security framework of the Gulf Cooperation Council states.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar strongly condemns the Houthi group’s targeting of a power distribution station in Madinah in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that serves the Prophet’s Mosque and civilian facilities.</p> <p>Qatar considers the attack a serious violation of the sanctity of Islamic holy sites, a clear provocation to the sentiments of Muslims, an unacceptable disregard for…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Coalition thwarts Houthi drone attack on Medina power station",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/coalition-thwarts-houthi-drone-attack-on-medina-power-station",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:23:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Saudi-led coalition claims Houthis targeted power station in Medina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/saudi-led-coalition-claims-houthis-targeted-power-station-in-medina",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:44:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Houthi drone targeted power station supplying Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/houthi-drone-targeted-power-station-supplying-prophets-mosque-in",
        "published": "2026-10-01T16:56:49.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia accuses Houthis of drone attack in Medina",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/saudi-arabia-accuses-houthis-of-drone-attack-in-medina",
        "published": "2026-10-01T17:16:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Houthi drone hits Medina power station supplying Prophet’s Mosque",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/houthi-drone-hits-medina-power-station-supplying-prophets-mosque",
        "published": "2026-10-01T17:38:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Saudi-led coalition says power station attacked in Medina, blames Houthis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/saudi-led-coalition-says-power-station-attacked-in-medina-blames",
        "published": "2026-10-01T19:03:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Houthis drone attack targets Medina power station, Saudi coalition says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/houthis-drone-attack-targets-medina-power-station-saudi-coalition-says",
        "published": "2026-10-01T19:33:25.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}