Israeli Airstrike Kills Houthi Prime Minister in Sanaa
An Israeli airstrike in Sanaa has killed Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the Houthi-led government in Yemen. The strike also claimed the lives of several other Houthi ministers and wounded multiple officials. This marks the most senior Houthi casualty since the group entered direct confrontation with Israel.
Location and Target
The airstrike hit the Beit Baws area of Sanaa, where Houthi leaders were holding a workshop to assess government performance. Israel confirmed it carried out a precision strike against what it described as a legitimate military target. Local sources reported significant damage at the site.
Wider Escalation
The killing signals a new phase in Israel’s campaign, shifting from strikes on infrastructure to direct targeting of Houthi leadership. Analysts believe the move aims to weaken the group’s command chain as it continues to launch missiles and drones toward Israel in response to the Gaza conflict. The escalation has raised concerns of further instability across the region.
