Yemen’s National Human Rights Commission strongly condemned on Sunday Israeli attacks on journalists covering events in Lebanon, calling them a violation of international law.
In a statement, the commission denounced the targeting of journalists who were reportedly clearly identified and performing their professional duties, describing the incident as a grave breach of international humanitarian law and relevant UN resolutions protecting civilians and media workers in conflict zones.
The commission rejected attempts to justify the attack, calling them baseless and an effort to evade accountability. It said the incident reflects a broader pattern of targeting media professionals and intellectuals to obscure facts and limit coverage.
The statement also expressed concern over escalating violence in Lebanon, citing rising civilian casualties, and accused the international community of failing to take effective action. It called on the United Nations and the Human Rights Council to launch an independent investigation and ensure protection for journalists and civilians.
The commission reaffirmed its solidarity with the Lebanese people and families of victims, stressing that such incidents would not deter efforts to expose violations and pursue accountability under international law.
