Bombs are dropping.
The United States has launched a full-scale assault on Houthi forces in Yemen, with reports confirming more than 60 fatalities so far. This escalation follows threats from Yemeni armed groups to resume attacks on Israel-linked vessels in the Red Sea, a direct response to Israel’s violation of the Gaza ceasefire.
In a move signalling deeper military engagement, the US has announced plans to increase its military presence in the Middle East. The USS Harry S Truman is already stationed in the Red Sea, with the USS Carl Vinson set to be deployed from Asia. Additional military aircraft will also be sent to the region.
Such actions are a direct violation of international law, contributing to a cycle of violence and war crimes. Under the Geneva Conventions, attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are considered war crimes. The use of airstrikes and drones in populated areas has led to widespread civilian casualties and destruction, a clear breach of international humanitarian law. ….more
