SANA’A (Dispatches) – Tens of thousands gathered in Yemen on Tuesday to mourn 31 local journalists killed in recent Israeli airstrikes targeting the capital, Sanaa.
The devastating strikes last Wednesday followed a retaliatory Yemeni drone attack that breached Israel’s air defenses and struck Ramon Airport in southern Israeli occupied territories, causing damage and injuring one person.
The Israeli aerial aggression targeted multiple locations across Sana’a, including residential neighborhoods and a fuel station, according to the health ministry in northern Yemen. Among those killed were the journalists, highlighting the severe human toll of Israel’s aggression on Yemeni civilians.
In addition to the tragic loss of life, cultural heritage suffered damage, with the National Museum of Yemen in Sanaa reported to have been struck, causing damage to its façade. A government facility in Hazm, the capital of northern Jawf province, also sustained damage during the strikes.
Funeral services broadcast by Al-Masirah TV showed large gatherings at mosques where the caskets were carried ahead of burial, reflecting the community’s mourning and solidarity. Though turnout was reportedly impacted by heavy rain, the funerals underscored the profound grief caused by the attacks.
The Israeli military also issued a warning to civilians in the strategic port city of Hudaydah, demanding immediate evacuation before launching further airstrikes. The port, a vital lifeline for Yemen’s humanitarian needs, has repeatedly been targeted in Israel’s air raids. 
Since the outbreak of the Gaza war in October 2023, Ansarullah and its allied Yemeni forces have maintained their stance of solidarity with the Palestinian people, conducting drone and missile attacks against Israeli targets in response to the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza. 
Israel has escalated its military aggression against Yemen, focusing on infrastructure such as ports, power stations, and the airport in Sana’a, worsening the humanitarian crisis in the country.
Amid this turmoil, Ansarullah continues to defend Yemen’s sovereignty and its people, standing resilient against external aggression. The ongoing Israeli attacks highlight the urgent need for international attention to Yemen’s suffering and support for the Yemeni people and their legitimate resistance forces.