An Israeli airstrike rocked Yemen's strategic Hodeidah port on July 20, killing six people, injuring dozens, and triggering a massive explosion that lit up the night sky 🔥. The attack has deepened hardships for residents already grappling with one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.
🔥 Houthi-controlled Hodeidah, a lifeline for food and aid shipments, now faces severe fuel shortages as fires rage in its port area. "Without fuel, everything stops – hospitals, transportation, life itself," said Ahmed Omar Salman, a local resident interviewed by CGTN.
💔 Many Yemenis see the strike as an economic attack. "This isn't just about explosions – it's about starving our economy," explained Abdullah Saeed, another interviewee. With 70% of Yemen's imports flowing through Hodeidah, the disruption risks worsening malnutrition and poverty in the war-torn nation.
🌐 The strike highlights growing regional tensions, leaving young Yemenis asking: When will the world hear their cries for peace? 🤝
Reference(s):
cgtn.com