Overview
- Houthi authorities said Ahmed al-Rahawi and multiple ministers were killed in an airstrike in the Yemeni capital during a government gathering.
- Israel said its forces hit a military target in the Sanaa region on Thursday, describing the Houthi leadership as a terrorist regime.
- The Houthi announcement on Saturday confirmed days of reports and added that other members were wounded in the attack.
- The Houthi-run Saba agency reported that Mohammed Ahmed Miftah, previously deputy, was named acting prime minister.
- Analysts and reports note al-Rahawi held a largely symbolic post, with operational control remaining under Abdel Malik al-Huthi and the risk of further exchanges persisting.