‘I saw the blood on the tarmac’: top UN official in Yemen recounts aftermath of Israel airstrike on civilian airport
- 2024-12-27 12:00
- Top Stories
Sana’a, Yemen – A top UN official in Yemen has recounted the aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a civilian airport in the country, saying he saw “blood on the tarmac” and “bodies everywhere”.
The airstrike, which took place on December 26, 2024, targeted the Sana’a International Airport, killing at least 25 people and injuring dozens more. The UN has strongly condemned the attack, calling it a “clear violation of international law”.
“I was on my way to the airport when the airstrikes happened,” said Lise Grande, the UN Humanitarian Coordinator for Yemen. “I saw the smoke rising from the airport as I approached, and when I got there, I saw the blood on the tarmac and bodies everywhere.”
Grande said that the airstrike had caused “immense suffering” and that the UN was working to provide assistance to the victims.
“This attack is a clear violation of international law,” said Grande. “It is an attack on civilians, and it is an attack on the humanitarian community. We condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms.”
The Israeli government has not yet commented on the airstrike. However, Israel has been accused of carrying out a number of airstrikes in Yemen in recent years, targeting Houthi rebels who control much of the country.
The Houthis have also been accused of human rights abuses, including the indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas.
The conflict in Yemen has been ongoing since 2014, and has caused a humanitarian crisis that has left millions of people in need of food, water, and medical care. The UN has called for an end to the conflict and for a political solution to the crisis.
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