In brief
On Nov. 5, 2026, Qatar issued a sharp rebuke over a Houthi attempt to launch a ballistic missile at Madinah, calling the move a provocation and a breach of Saudi sovereignty. The Qatari Foreign Ministry reaffirmed its support for Saudi Arabia’s right to defend itself and underscored the shared security of Gulf Cooperation Council members.
In a statement issued in Doha on Nov. 5, 2026, Qatar condemned the Houthi group’s attempt to fire a ballistic missile at Saudi Arabia’s city of Madinah.
Qatari Ministry of Foreign Affairs
"clear provocation of Muslims' sentiments, an unacceptable disregard for civilian lives, a flagrant violation of Saudi sovereignty and a blatant breach of international law."
It reaffirmed Qatar’s full solidarity with Saudi Arabia and its support for all legitimate measures taken to safeguard sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and interests.
The ministry stressed that Saudi security is integral to Qatar’s security and that of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members.
