WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Escapes Israeli Airstrike at Sanaa Airport, Three Killed, Two Injured, Targeting Houthi Rebels

Dec 27, 2024, 03:50 AM

On December 26, 2024, Israeli airstrikes targeted Sanaa International Airport in Yemen while World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was present. Ghebreyesus reported that he was preparing to board a flight when the strikes occurred, narrowly escaping harm. Preliminary reports indicate that at least three people were killed and several others injured, including a crew member from the UN Humanitarian Air Service. Ghebreyesus confirmed that he is safe and noted that infrastructure at the airport sustained damage. The airstrikes were aimed at Houthi rebel targets, escalating tensions in the region. The WHO chief was in Yemen to negotiate the release of 13 UN staff members detained by the Houthis. Following the attack, the UN condemned the escalation of hostilities in the area.