{
  "id": 19634016,
  "title": "Saudi Arabia intercepts two ballistic missiles fired toward Makkah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/saudi-arabia-intercepts-two-ballistic-missiles-fired-toward-makkah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T10:05:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/saudi-arabia-intercepts-two-ballistic-missiles-fired-toward-makkah/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia's Civil Defense declared on Wednesday that two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi militants were intercepted and destroyed over the Makkah region, with shrapnel landing in the village of Sabouha. The spokesperson emphasized that this hostile attack on civilian objects constitutes a clear breach of international humanitarian law and underscores the dangerous and aggressive tactics employed by the Houthi militia. They stressed that the local authorities reacted swiftly to the incident, adhering to standard protocols to safeguard lives and property. The Civil Defense reiterated their commitment to protecting civilians and bolstering public safety. Sabouha, the site where debris from the intercepted missiles fell, is situated approximately 36 kilometers east of Makkah, roughly a straight-line distance from the city's Grand Mosque. The incident of Saudi Arabia intercepting two ballistic missiles fired towards Makkah was initially reported by Egypt Independent.",
  "summary": "The official spokesperson for the Saudi Civil Defense announced on Wednesday that two ballistic missiles launched by Houthi militia toward the Makkah region have been intercepted and destroyed, with shrapnel landing in the village of Sabouha. The spokesperson affirmed that this hostile targeting of civilian objects is a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law and … The post Saudi…",
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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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