{
  "id": 18944324,
  "title": "GCC condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia as cowardly terrorism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/gcc-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia-as-cowardly-terrorism",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T13:17:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/saudi-arabia/zi9g58a4o"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, Jasem Albudaiwi, has denounced Houthi assaults on Saudi Arabia as cowardly terrorist acts aimed at killing civilians. Albudaiwi stated that these attacks show the Houthis' disregard for human life and their intent to jeopardize the safety of civilians and crucial infrastructure. He emphasized that the ongoing criminal behavior by the Houthis demands a strong international response, along with measures to cease the attacks and punish those responsible. Albudaiwi cautioned that showing leniency towards the militia would only fuel more aggression and jeopardize regional security and stability. He reiterated that the member countries of the GCC stand shoulder to shoulder with Saudi Arabia and support any steps taken by the kingdom to safeguard its security, sovereignty, and the well-being of its residents.",
  "summary": "GCC Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi condemned Houthi attacks on Riyadh and other Saudi regions, calling them cowardly terrorist acts targeting civilians.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Saudi Arabia issues all-clear after security alerts in Eastern Province",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/saudi-arabia-issues-all-clear-after-security-alerts-in-eastern",
        "published": "2026-11-08T09:36:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}