{
  "id": 14845088,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia calls Houthi attacks on civilian facilities 'full-fledged war crimes'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/saudi-arabia-calls-houthi-attacks-on-civilian-facilities-full-fledged",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T01:51:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-calls-houthi-attacks-civilian-facilities-full-fledged-war"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia has labeled Houthi assaults on civilian installations as \"full-fledged war crimes,\" according to Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji. The attacks have been described as crossing \"all ethical and religious boundaries\" by deliberately targeting holy sites like Makkah and Madinah, as well as Umrah pilgrims and visitors, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Elkhereiji made these allegations during an initial meeting with ambassadors from European and African nations, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia is unwavering in its commitment to protecting its citizens, residents, and visitors. The ambassadors echoed their countries' condemnation of the attacks and expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia. Elkhereiji reiterated that the kingdom will take all legitimate measures to repel aggression and deter aggressors.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia calls Houthi attacks on civilian facilities 'full-fledged war crimes' Saudi Arabia's Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji has said Houthi attacks on civilian, economic and airport facilities in the kingdom “constitute full-fledged war crimes”. \"Elkhereiji noted the militia's attacks had crossed all ethical and religious boundaries by deliberately targeting Makkah, Madinah, Umrah…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/14845088.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "UN Security Council slams ‘escalatory’ Houthi attacks",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/un-security-council-slams-escalatory-houthi-attacks",
        "published": "2026-10-15T22:56:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}