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HRW: Israeli Strikes on Yemen's Hodeidah Port on July 20 May Be War Crime, Six Civilians Killed

Aug 19, 2024, 11:12 AM

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has reported that Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hodeidah port on July 20 may constitute a war crime. The strikes targeted oil storage tanks, two shipping cranes, and a power station, resulting in the deaths of at least six civilians. HRW described the attacks as potentially indiscriminate or disproportionate, which could have long-term impacts on millions of Yemenis who rely on the port for food and humanitarian aid. The report highlights concerns over the humanitarian situation in Houthi-controlled territories, where widespread hunger persists after a decade-long conflict.