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  "id": 13946792,
  "title": "Former Lebanese president Michel Sleiman condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/former-lebanese-president-michel-sleiman-condemns-houthi-attacks-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T11:40:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/8vp6de6ax"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Lebanese President Michel Sleiman has strongly condemned the recent Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, urging the Lebanese government to express clear support for the Kingdom. In a statement, Sleiman reaffirmed his full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its leadership, praising the longstanding ties between the two nations which have always provided invaluable support to Lebanon in its most challenging moments.\n\nSleiman emphasized that Saudi Arabia's security is inextricably linked to Lebanese stability, highlighting the direct correlation between the two countries' wellbeing. He stressed that any threat to Saudi Arabia's security is a direct threat to Lebanon's security, and that the stability of the Kingdom is essential for the stability of the broader Arab and regional landscape.\n\nIn addition to his condemnation of the attacks, Sleiman called on the international community to take decisive action to halt the Houthi assaults and prevent further escalation. He expressed confidence in the wisdom and capability of the Saudi leadership to protect the kingdom and its people from such threats.",
  "summary": "Michel Sleiman urges clear Lebanese support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks, calling for international action to halt escalation.",
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        "outlet": "Punch",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/china-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-warns-of-escalation",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:10:06.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Denmark condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, urges renewal of sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/denmark-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-urges-renewal-of",
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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."
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