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Israel Strikes Sanaa as Reports Claim Houthi Prime Minister Was Killed

The raid is the second on the Yemeni capital in five days during a broader spillover from the Gaza war.

Overview

  • Israel’s military said it hit a Houthi target in Sanaa but released no details on the strike’s outcome.
  • Yemeni media, including Al-Jumhuriya, reported that Houthi prime minister Ahmed al‑Rahawi was killed, a claim not confirmed by Houthi officials.
  • Houthi outlet Al Masirah confirmed the bombardment and provided no information on casualties or damage.
  • Multiple reports said the attacks targeted a location where senior Houthi figures were gathered, with results still unclear.
  • Thursday’s strike followed a reported Israeli bombardment five days earlier, as part of reprisals tied to Houthi attacks on Red Sea shipping and launches toward Israel.