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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Sana'a Airport During WHO Chief's Departure; UN Staffer Injured

Dec 27, 2024, 06:11 PM

Israeli airstrikes targeted Sana'a International Airport in Yemen's capital on Thursday while the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was present at the facility. The strikes occurred as Tedros was boarding a flight, injuring a UN plane crew member who was later evacuated to Jordan. Footage shows the moment of the attack and Tedros's evacuation. The airport and other locations, including the al-Say'ana military camp, were hit, with explosions reported across Sana'a. The UN's top humanitarian official in Yemen denied that the airport was a military target, contradicting Israel's claim.