CPJ: Israeli Aggression in Yemen Marks Second Deadliest Attack on Journalists Globally

The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has condemned Israeli aggression on Yemen earlier this month, describing it as the second deadliest attack on journalists recorded by the US-based organization.

On September 10, Israeli enemy forces targeted the cities of Sana’a and Al-Jawf, striking locations associated with the newspapers 26 September and Al-Yemen. The aggression resulted in the deaths and injuries of numerous journalists, technical staff, and administrative personnel, contradicting Israeli enemy claims that the strikes targeted military camps and fuel storage facilities.

According to CPJ, 30 of the victims were employees of 26 September, with additional casualties from Al-Yemen. The organization characterized the incident as an unprecedented massacre of media workers, noting that the strikes hit the newsroom while staff were finalizing the weekly edition for publication.

The CPJ emphasized that the September 10 attack represents the second largest single-incident massacre of journalists in modern history, following the 2009 Maguindanao massacre in the Philippines, in which 58 people—including 32 journalists and media workers—were killed during an ambush on a convoy transporting a political candidate.

This aggression highlights the heightened risks faced by journalists in conflict zones and underscores the urgent need for accountability for those targeting media personnel.

The Zionist entity has stepped up its strikes on Yemen in recent weeks, targeting media institutions and personnel following intensified Yemeni military operations in support of Gaza. The attacks, condemned by rights groups, are viewed as part of a broader campaign to restrict reporting and undermine Yemen’s role in the regional conflict.