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.