{
  "id": 13760527,
  "title": "Al-Ahli defender Merih Demiral voices support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attack",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/al-ahli-defender-merih-demiral-voices-support-for-saudi-arabia-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T16:57:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/ovzhdx6hs"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Turkish footballer Merih Demiral, defender for Al-Ahli's first team, voiced support for Saudi Arabia in the wake of a recent Houthi attack. The incident targeted civilians at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, leaving 12 people dead and 309 injured. Demiral, who described Saudi Arabia as his second home, expressed confidence in the Kingdom's resilience, stating that he could not remain silent about the terrorist attack. He wished for a swift recovery for the injured and offered prayers for those who lost their lives, emphasizing that the attack was unjustified and had no purpose.",
  "summary": "Turkish footballer Merih Demiral expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia following the recent Houthi attack, affirming his confidence in the Kingdom's resilience.",
  "key_points": [
    "Merih Demiral supports Saudi Arabia after Houthi attack.",
    "12 killed, 309 injured in Riyadh airport attack.",
    "Demiral calls attack unjustified, wishes for recovery."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Saudi diplomatic missions praised for swift support after King Khalid airport attack",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/saudi-diplomatic-missions-praised-for-swift-support-after-king-khalid",
        "published": "2026-10-11T12:26:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}