Israel allegedly responsible for killing Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi in recent attacks
In a series of events that unfolded on Thursday, the Israeli Military, or IDF, launched a strike targeting high-ranking officials of the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. According to reports by local media and the Times of Israel, the attack was in response to a Houthi missile strike on Israel last week.
The IDF reportedly struck "a Houthi terrorist regime military target in the area of Sanaa," as shown by videos on social media. The strikes were preceded by two interceptions of Houthi drones earlier in the day. The attack was said to be aimed at a meeting of Houthi leaders, with the Houthi Defense Minister and the Defense Minister's associates reportedly among the targets.
However, the IDF has not confirmed the death of any specific individuals, including the Houthi Prime Minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi, who was allegedly killed alongside several associates in Yemen on Thursday. The exact circumstances of al-Rahawi's death are not confirmed. It is also unclear if the Houthi Chief of Staff, Muhammad al-Ghamari, was present during the strike.
The Houthi Prime Minister, al-Rahawi, served as Prime Minister in the Houthi Government since August last year. The subsequent victims of the Israeli strikes in Sanaa, Yemen, on Thursday included two people killed and five wounded, according to Houthi-controlled media. However, there is no verified information confirming that high-ranking Houthi officials, including al-Ghamari, were killed in these attacks.
The missile used in the Houthi attack carried multiple warheads and cluster bombs, adding to the escalating tensions between Israel and the Houthi rebels. The strikes took place despite heavy air defenses in the area, indicating the sophistication of the Israeli military's operations.
Thursday's strike was the 16th time Israel has attacked the Iran-backed rebel group in Yemen. The attacks have been a consistent response to Houthi aggression towards Israel. The IDF has not confirmed any specific casualties from the strikes.
This latest development in the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Houthi rebels is a significant escalation and serves as a reminder of the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the region. As the situation continues to unfold, it is crucial to monitor developments closely and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
