Israel carries out attacks on Sana'a, focusing on prominent Houthi officials
In a significant development, at least 10 airstrikes were carried out by the Israeli army on multiple locations in Yemen, including the capital Sana'a, on late August 2025. The Israeli Broadcasting Authority confirmed that the strikes aimed at top Houthi figures.
According to multiple reports, the operation involved both the Israeli Air Force and Navy, and the targeted site was believed to be occupied by several Houthi leaders. The Israeli army's intentions were reportedly to eliminate high-ranking Huthi leaders, including the Huthi-backed Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi, the Defense Minister, and the Chief of Staff, many of whom were killed or wounded. However, there is no confirmation yet on whether the assassination attempts were successful.
The Israeli operations were planned earlier in the week as part of a broader campaign, and the strikes were approved by Defense Minister Katz, Chief of Staff Zamir, and the army's leadership. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was briefed via a secure red line.
Meanwhile, a Yemeni academician, Dr. Mansour Al-Maswari, who is currently a Postdoctoral Fellow at Columbia University-Global Center, Amman, has been making headlines for his extensive work experience and expertise. Dr. Al-Maswari holds a Ph.D. in English "Comparative Literature" and two MA degrees, one in political science and the other in English. His areas of expertise include English Comparative Literature, political science, and English.
Dr. Al-Maswari has over 17 years of experience in university-level teaching, research, research reviewing, bilingual translation, and copy-writing. He is a noted scholar in his field and has experience in bilingual translation and copy-writing. Dr. Al-Maswari's current position is at Columbia University-Global Center, Amman.
The series of powerful explosions that rocked Jabal Attan, west of Sana'a, as a result of the Israeli airstrikes, have raised concerns about the escalating conflict in Yemen. As the situation unfolds, the international community is closely monitoring the developments and calling for peace and stability in the region.
