Wednesday, Israel launched air strikes at Yemen ‘main airport in the capital, destroying the latest Yemenia Airways operational plane, according to the media.
The attack occurred one day after the Houthis, also known as Ansar Allah, pulled missiles on Israel.
Fragile situation that worsens
In Yemen, the rebels are fighting with government troops, supported by a coalition led by Saudi Arabia, for more than a decade. But since the start of the war in Gaza, they have been targeting Israel as well as commercial ships in the Red Sea, as an act of solidarity with the Palestinians.
“” The undergoing military confrontation between the Houthis and Israel exacerbates an already very fragile situation in Yemen and the wider region »» said UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
“Attacks on civil infrastructure, including Sanaa airport in Yemen and Ben -Gurion airport in Israel, are unacceptable.”
He said that the strike at Sanaa airport and the destruction of the civil plane ” depriving many Yemenis of a critical means of leaving the country for medical, educational, family or religious regionsEspecially at a time when thousands of pilgrims are preparing for Hajj. »»
De -escalation and dialogue
The spokesperson called on all stakeholders, including Houthis, to defuse and exercise restraint, to maintain their obligations under international law and to protect civil infrastructure.
He also urged the parties at war to return to intra-yeni dialogue, with the support of the region, as the only viable path to sustainable peace and security.
In related developments, the United Nations Special Envoy for Yemen concluded a visit to the Oman Muscat capital on Wednesday, said his office a declaration.
Hans Grundberg met senior omani officials, members of the Management of Ansar Allah and representatives of the diplomatic community, including senior Iranian officials.
“” Discussions focused on the cessation of hostilities between the United States and Ansar Allah and the need to translate this into sustainable progress which benefits all Yemenis And includes guarantees for the region and the international community, ”said the press release.
The cease-fire agreement was negotiated by Oman and entered into force on May 6 following the resumption of deadly American air strikes on the areas controlled by Houthi in Yemen.
Free detainee staff
Mr. Grundberg also addressed the regional dynamics and shared responsibility of all to support de -escalation and a political process led by a managed for a sustainable and complete resolution of the conflict in Yemen.
While the Houthis continue to arbitrarily hold the dozens of UN staff, non -governmental organizations, civil society and diplomatic missions, the special envoy called for their immediate and unconditional release in all its commitments.
“” He stressed that their prolonged detention is not only unjustifiable but undermines the capacity of the United Nations and international community to provide humanitarian support to millions of Yemenis, ”said the press release.
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First published in this link of The European Times.
