Overview

• Israel’s military confirmed an airstrike on a Houthi military target in Sanaa after intercepting drones launched from Yemen earlier in the day.
• Israeli security sources said the operation targeted a gathering of senior Houthi figures during a televised address by Abdul‑Malik al‑Houthi, with initial assessments suggesting top commanders may have been killed.
• Yemeni opposition outlets reported that Houthi‑backed Prime Minister Ahmed al‑Rahawi was killed in an apartment in Sanaa’s Bayt Baws neighborhood, a claim Israel has not confirmed.
• Houthi officials denied any leadership losses, accused Israel of striking civilian sites, and described the attack as a war crime, while residents reported blasts in densely populated areas.
• Thursday’s strike was the second in Sanaa this week as Israel frames its actions as retaliation for Houthi missile and drone launches and for threats to Red Sea shipping linked to Iran’s support for the group.