Tragic Farewell: Journalists Lay to Rest Amid Tensions in Yemen
Funeral services were held in Yemen for journalists killed by Israeli airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels. The strikes were a retaliation against a Houthi-launched drone attack on Israel. The airstrikes also damaged significant sites in Sanaa, with the National Museum of Yemen impacted. Attendance at the funerals was moderated by poor weather.
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Hundreds gathered Tuesday in Yemen to mourn 31 journalists reportedly killed in Israeli airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Sanaa. These reporters lost their lives amid a retaliatory attack following a Houthi drone that breached Israeli defenses.
The airstrikes resulted in numerous casualties, including the journalists, and significant damage to Sanaa's infrastructure, with the National Museum of Yemen among the affected sites according to rebel reports. Additionally, a government building in Hazm was also struck.
Broadcasted by Al-Masirah TV, images of the funerals depicted mourners inside a mosque, though attendance was sparse due to heavy rain, a situation described as a 'huge loss' by attendees. This incident is part of ongoing tensions, with the Houthis steadfast in supporting Hamas amid the Gaza conflict.
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