Israeli Airstrikes Target Yemen Airport During WHO Visit

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was at Sanaa airport in Yemen when it was struck by Israeli airstrikes targeting Houthi positions. The bombardment occurred just as he and his team were preparing to board a UN flight, resulting in damage to the runway, air traffic control tower, and departure lounge, with at least two fatalities, including a crew member. Tedros confirmed that he and his colleagues were unharmed but would need to wait for repairs before departing. The Israeli military stated that the attacks were aimed at infrastructure used by the Iran-aligned Houthis, following a series of missile launches from the group towards Israel. These strikes form part of a broader conflict involving ongoing violence in Gaza, where Israeli bombardments have led to significant casualties among Palestinians. Iran condemned the airstrikes, while the UN has expressed concern over the impact on humanitarian aid in the already war-torn nation of Yemen.