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  "id": 329120,
  "title": "Qatar welcomes security council's statement condemning attacks by Houthi group against Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/qatar-welcomes-security-councils-statement-condemning-attacks-by",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-08T20:44:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/08/08/2026/qatar-welcomes-security-councils-statement-condemning-attacks-by-houthi-group-against-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar: The Qatari government expressed its strong support for the United Nations Security Council's condemnation of recent missile attacks carried out by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia, as well as assaults on commercial ships since mid-July. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement on Saturday praising the council's emphasis on complying with international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, especially Resolution 2216. They also rejected actions that endanger regional stability and freedom of navigation on the seas. The government affirmed Qatar's unwavering solidarity with Saudi Arabia and emphasized that Saudi Arabia's security is intrinsically linked to Qatar's security and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council states.",
  "summary": "Qatar has welcomed the Security Council's statement condemning missile attacks by the Houthi group against Saudi Arabia since July 13, as well as attacks on commercial vessels since July 22. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed full appreciation for the statement's emphasis on adherence to international law and relevant Security Council resolutions, particularly Resolution 2216. Qatar reaffirmed its solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for all measures taken by the Kingdom to safeguard its sovereignty and security, emphasizing that Saudi Arabia's security is integral to Qatar's security and the security of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.",
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