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Israel Kills Houthi Prime Minister in Sanaa Strike as Houthis Vow Retaliation

The operation highlights a turn toward leadership targeting in a campaign driven by Houthi strikes on Israel alongside Red Sea shipping disruption.

Overview

  • Israel said its jets hit a Sanaa-area compound where senior Houthi figures had gathered, describing a complex, intelligence-led operation.
  • Houthi authorities confirmed Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed with several ministers and reported others wounded, with totals unverified.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Mohamed Moftah was assigned to carry out prime ministerial duties following the death.
  • Houthi statements said the officials were attending a government performance workshop as a prerecorded speech by Abdul Malik al-Houthi aired.
  • Houthi leaders vowed revenge, while Israel cast the strike as part of efforts to counter missile, drone and maritime attacks tied to the Gaza war.