{
  "id": 329128,
  "title": "Qatar condemns Houthi attack on Najran region in Saudi Arabia",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/qatar-condemns-houthi-attack-on-najran-region-in-saudi-arabia-329128",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T15:27:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/07/08/2026/qatarcondemns-houthi-attack-on-najran-region-in-saudi-arabia"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar has harshly criticized the recent Houthi attacks on the Najran region in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in injuries to multiple civilians. The State of Qatar views this as a serious breach of sovereignty and international law, and a destabilizing move that endangers the security and stability of the entire region.\n\nThe country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement expressing complete rejection of the Houthi targeting of civilians, civilian infrastructure, and critical facilities. Qatar reaffirmed its full support for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in any measures it may undertake to safeguard its territory, security, and stability.\n\nThe Ministry also extended its heartfelt wishes for the injured to recover swiftly, and prayed that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its people remain safe from further harm.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The State of Qatar condemned the Houthi attacks on the Najran region in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that injured several civilians, considering it a severe violation of sovereignty and international law, as well as a dangerous escalation that threatens the region's security and stability.</p> <p>The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed, in a statement today, the State of Qatar's complete…",
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        "published": "2026-08-07T15:02:00.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/turkey-pakistan-saudi-arabia-defence-pact-technically-same-as-natos",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "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",
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