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Israeli Strike in Sanaa Kills Houthi De Facto Prime Minister

The leadership hit is being cast by Israel as a major blow, raising the risk of Houthi retaliation.

Simpatizantes de los hutíes gritan consignas durante una protesta contra Israel en Yemen. (AP Foto/Osamah Abdulrahman)
El bombardeo que mató a Ahmed al-Rahawi en Yemen.
Foto de Idan Shtivi en la página de Foro de Familiares de Rehenes y Desaparecidos. (Photo by AFP)
estinos desplazados internos se trasladan a otro lugar durante una operación militar en el este del barrio de Al Sheikh Redwan, en la ciudad de Gaza.

Overview

  • Houthi authorities said Ahmed Ghaleb al‑Rahawi and several ministers were killed on Thursday during a government meeting in Sanaa.
  • The Israeli military said it precisely struck a Houthi military target in the Sanaa area as part of efforts to curb missile and drone launches and threats to Red Sea shipping.
  • Mehdi al‑Mashat vowed revenge in a televised message and warned foreign companies operating in Israel to leave.
  • The Houthi administration announced interim steps, naming Mohammed Ahmed Muftah as vice prime minister as it reorganizes after al‑Rahawi’s death.
  • Israeli leaders publicly praised the operation, with Defense Minister Israel Katz calling it an unprecedented blow and warning it was only the beginning.