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What was the primary reason for the Israeli airstrike at Sanaa Airport on Dec 26, 2024?
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World Health Organization•Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus•Sanaa International Airport•Yemen•Israeli•Houthi•Ghebreyesus•Israeli military
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Targeting Houthi military installations • 25%
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WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Safe After Israeli Airstrike at Sanaa Airport, Two Killed, One Crew Member Injured
Dec 26, 2024, 11:30 PM
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was present at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen during an Israeli airstrike targeting Houthi positions on December 26, 2024. Preliminary reports indicate that at least two people were killed in the attack, which occurred as Ghebreyesus was preparing to board a flight. He confirmed that he and his team were safe, although one crew member sustained injuries. Ghebreyesus reported that there was damage to airport infrastructure and stated, "We will need to wait for the damage to the airport to be repaired before we can leave." The Israeli military confirmed the airstrikes aimed at Houthi rebels in the region, which has seen escalating conflict recently.
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