{
  "id": 14972921,
  "title": "PM and Minister of Foreign Affairs says Qatar backs Lebanon's response against Israeli actions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/pm-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-says-qatar-backs-lebanons-response",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T13:47:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/16/10/2026/pm-and-minister-of-foreign-affairs-says-qatar-backs-lebanons-response-against-israeli-actions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Beirut, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has reaffirmed Qatar's full support for Lebanon in any measures taken in response to Israeli occupation actions, according to a report on Friday.\n\nSpeaking to journalists at the Baabda Palace in Beirut, Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the necessity for Israeli forces to withdraw from occupied Lebanese territory and transfer it to the Lebanese army. He reiterated Doha's steadfast support for Lebanon and its armed forces, alongside its commitment to addressing the country's energy requirements.\n\nDuring his discussions with President Joseph Aoun, Sheikh Mohammed discussed bilateral cooperation, focusing on energy, investment, and the economy, as well as potential joint projects aimed at enhancing regional security, stability, and prosperity. They also addressed recent regional events, particularly the situation in southern Lebanon and Israeli actions against the nation, along with other topics of mutual interest.",
  "summary": "<p>Beirut: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani has reaffirmed the State of Qatar's full support for the Lebanese Republic in any measures it takes in response to Israeli occupation actions.</p> <p>Speaking to journalists at the Baabda Palace in Beirut on Friday, HE Sheikh Mohammed stressed the need for Israeli forces to withdraw…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "Lebanese President meets Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs in Beirut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/lebanese-president-meets-prime-minister-and-minister-of-foreign",
        "published": "2026-10-16T12:59:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Doha News",
        "title": "Qatar PM-FM meets Lebanese leaders in Beirut to discuss energy cooperation, regional stability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/qatar-pm-fm-meets-lebanese-leaders-in-beirut-to-discuss-energy",
        "published": "2026-10-16T15:16:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}