{
  "id": 16033133,
  "title": "Egypt condemns attack on King Fahd Airport in Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/egypt-condemns-attack-on-king-fahd-airport-in-saudi-arabia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T10:40:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/egypt-condemns-attack-on-king-fahd-airport-in-saudi-arabia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Egypt firmly denounced the assault on King Fahd Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia that took place on Wednesday evening. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released an official statement on its Facebook page, expressing its deepest condemnation of the attack which resulted in two civilian deaths and eight injuries. The statement emphasized the attack's violation of international law and irresponsible targeting of civilians, air navigation facilities, and infrastructure. Egypt reiterated its complete support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its leadership in safeguarding their territory and citizens, stating that the security of the Kingdom is a vital component of both Arab and Egyptian national security. The death toll from the attack increased to two, with one Saudi citizen and one Indian resident confirmed as victims. The eight injured individuals consist of a Saudi national, two Indian residents, two Yemeni residents, two Bangladeshi residents, and a Nepalese resident.",
  "summary": "Egypt strongly condemned the Wednesday evening attack on the King Fahd Airport in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. In an official statement published on its Facebook page, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated: “The Arab Republic of Egypt expresses its strongest condemnation and denunciation of the attack that targeted King Fahd Airport in the city of Dammam … The post Egypt condemns attack on King Fahd…",
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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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