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  "id": 8086600,
  "title": "Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Taif governorate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/qatar-strongly-condemns-houthi-attack-on-saudi-arabias-taif",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T19:43:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/17/09/2026/qatar-strongly-condemns-houthi-attack-on-saudi-arabias-taif-governorate"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar, strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack on Saudi Arabia's Taif governorate that resulted in civilian casualties on Thursday. The Kingdom's civil defense reported that debris from an intercepted drone had killed one civilian and injured two others, causing damage to buildings and vehicles.\n\nQatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denounced the attack in the strongest possible terms, calling it a \"shameful\" act of aggression and a \"disregard\" for the lives of innocent civilians. The statement also emphasized that the assault was a \"blatant\" breach of Saudi Arabia's sovereignty and a violation of international law.\n\nDoha expressed full solidarity with Riyadh and pledged to support all legitimate measures the Kingdom would take to safeguard its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity, and interests. The ministry highlighted that the security of the Kingdom is integral to that of Qatar and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states.\n\nIn a show of empathy, Qatar conveyed condolences to the family of the deceased and extended wishes for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attack.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The State of Qatar on Thursday strongly condemned a Houthi drone attack on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia that produced civilian casualties.</p> <p>Earlier in the day, Saudi civil defense said debris from an intercepted drone had killed one civilian and wounded two others in Taif governorate. It also caused material damage to several buildings and vehicles.</p> <p>A statement from Qatar's…",
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