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  "id": 13576327,
  "title": "Coalition vows firm response to Houthi war crime at Riyadh airport",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/coalition-vows-firm-response-to-houthi-war-crime-at-riyadh-airport",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-10T23:06:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665293/saudi-arabia/coalition-vows-firm-response-to-houthi-attack-on-riyadh-airport-calls-it-war-crime"
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  "account": "On Saturday, the Houthi militia launched a devastating attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, violating international humanitarian law, according to the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen. The attack on the passenger terminal resulted in the deaths of 12 people and injuries to 309 others, including nationals from several countries. Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki called the assault a fully-fledged war crime and a terrorist act, emphasizing that it contravenes humanitarian principles and moral values.\n\nAl-Maliki vowed a firm response by the coalition's Joint Forces Command, in line with international humanitarian law and the rules of warfare. Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation confirmed the casualty figures, noting that several injured individuals remained in critical condition at hospitals. The extent of the property damage caused by the attack is still being assessed.\n\nIn response to the incident, Riyadh's King Khalid International Airport temporarily suspended operations while authorities evaluated the damage and ensured the safety of the facilities.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen said Saturday's Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh constituted a war crime and vowed a firm response in accordance with international humanitarian law.Coalition spokesman Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki said the October 10 attack, which targeted a passenger terminal at the airport and caused civilian deaths and injuries,…",
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      {
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        "published": "2026-10-10T19:52:48.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Arab Interior Ministers Council condemns Houthi attack on King Khalid Airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/arab-interior-ministers-council-condemns-houthi-attack-on-king-khalid",
        "published": "2026-10-10T20:23:06.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/projectile-lands-near-king-fahd-international-airport-in-dammam-13563066",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:40:51.000Z"
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        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "At least 12 killed in Riyadh airport attack - officials",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/at-least-12-killed-in-riyadh-airport-attack-officials",
        "published": "2026-10-10T22:58:30.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia says attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 and wounded more than 300",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/saudi-arabia-says-attack-on-riyadh-airport-killed-12-and-wounded-more",
        "published": "2026-10-10T23:09:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Iran war live: 12 killed in Riyadh, US weighs joining fight against Houthis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/iran-war-live-12-killed-in-riyadh-us-weighs-joining-fight-against",
        "published": "2026-10-11T00:00:13.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "12 killed and 309 injured in attack on Riyadh airport",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/12-killed-and-309-injured-in-attack-on-riyadh-airport",
        "published": "2026-10-11T01:15:46.000Z"
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