Overview
- Houthi officials announced al‑Ghamari died "while fulfilling his duties," saying he was killed alongside his 13-year-old son and several companions without specifying the date.
- Israel’s defense minister said al‑Ghamari succumbed to wounds from an August 28 strike in Sanaa that also killed Houthi prime minister Ahmed al‑Rahawi and other ministers, a claim echoed by the Israeli prime minister.
- The Houthis appointed Yousef (Yusuf) al‑Madani as chief of staff, a veteran commander with reported IRGC training who was previously sanctioned by the United States.
- The group warned the conflict with Israel has not ended and pledged "deterrent punishment," while leaders say they are monitoring the Gaza truce and have paused attacks since the ceasefire began.
- Al‑Ghamari had been sanctioned by the United Nations and the U.S. Treasury for directing Houthi military operations, including cross-border strikes and a campaign that threatened Red Sea shipping.