Overview

• The Yemeni group said on Oct. 16 that its chief of staff had died, identifying the officer as a major general through affiliated media.
• No information on when or where the death occurred was provided in the statement.
• Kyodo News reported the announcement from Cairo, and no independent verification has been presented in the coverage.
• Reuters cited Israeli Defense Minister Katz as claiming the commander was killed by an Israeli military strike.
• The Houthis had launched attacks on Israel after the Gaza war began and later said they were holding off after an Oct. 10 cease-fire, saying they were watching the situation.