Houthi Leadership Figure Eliminated in Israeli Strike
In a significant development in Yemen, the current president of the Houthi government, Mohammed Ahmed, has been appointed as the acting head following the death of his predecessor, Ahmed al-Rahaui, in an Israeli airstrike in Sanaa, Yemen.
The Houthi government, which is not internationally recognized, announced the death of al-Rahaui, who was appointed as the Houthi president last year but was seen as a symbolic figure with little power. The Israeli military confirmed that several senior Houthi officials, including al-Rahaui, were killed in the airstrike, which targeted a facility where "dozens" of leading members of the Houthi regime were present.
Mohammed Ahmed, who previously served as al-Rahaui's deputy, was immediately appointed as the acting president by the Houthi's highest political council. The news of his appointment was reported by Saba news agency, which is controlled by the Houthis.
The Houthi government, which controls northern Yemen, stated that they will continue their work despite the loss of their officials. The Houthis, who officially call themselves "Ansar Allah" ("Supporters of God"), have been attacking commercial ships and occasionally Israel since the start of the Gaza war nearly two years ago, claiming to support the Palestinians.
The Houthi group is led by Abdel Malik al-Huthi, whose brother founded the Shia organization around 30 years ago. Abdel Malik al-Huthi is the overall leader of the Houthi militia, but Mohammed Ahmed is the acting head of the Houthi government.
It is important to note that the Houthi regime has not been internationally recognized. The current conflict in Yemen has been raging since 2014, with the Houthis considered the strongest force in the country.
This airstrike marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Houthis. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and calling for de-escalation to prevent further loss of life.
