{
  "id": 14168499,
  "title": "Our commitment to dialogue, peaceful solutions does not mean complacency in defending our country: HH the Amir",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/our-commitment-to-dialogue-peaceful-solutions-does-not-mean",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T09:42:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/735665/qatar/our-commitment-to-dialogue-peaceful-solutions-does-not-mean-complacency-in-defending-our-country-hh-the-amir"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On the opening day of the Shura Council's second ordinary session of the second legislative term, coinciding with its 55th annual meeting, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani addressed the nation regarding Iran's attack on Qatar's territory. He firmly stated that such a blatant violation of sovereignty and international law warranted a firm response.\n\nThe Amir paid tribute to the courageous martyrs who sacrificed their lives in defense of Qatar's homeland. He also reminded the audience that Qatar's commitment to dialogue and peaceful solutions did not mean complacency in defending the country. Even as they sought diplomatic means to resolve conflicts, the Amir emphasized that Qatar's right to protect its sovereignty remained unshaken.\n\nThe Amir clarified that Qatar always preferred to settle disputes through dialogue, negotiation, and diplomacy, which has been and remains its stance. Despite this preference, the Amir clarified that there was no conflict between their determination to prevent a wider war and their commitment to dialogue.",
  "summary": "His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani affirmed that the State of Qatar was attacked on its territory by Iran, in a blatant violation of its sovereignty, the provisions of international...",
  "key_points": [
    "Amir Sheikh Tamim condemns Iran's territorial attack",
    "Qatar values dialogue and peaceful solutions",
    "Amir emphasizes defense of sovereignty alongside diplomacy"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Our commitment to dialogue, peaceful solutions does not mean complacency in defending our country: Amir",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/our-commitment-to-dialogue-peaceful-solutions-does-not-mean-14176106",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:13:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf Times",
        "title": "HH the Amir affirms inauguration of Shura Council's annual session is a national occasion to review country's progress and achievements",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/hh-the-amir-affirms-inauguration-of-shura-councils-annual-session-is",
        "published": "2026-10-13T10:39:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}