An Israeli airstrike in Sanaa has resulted in the death of Ahmed al-Rahawi, the prime minister of Yemen's Houthi rebel-controlled government, along with several high-ranking officials, marking a significant blow to Houthi leadership amid escalating regional tensions.
The attack occurred as Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi was preparing to address the public, highlighting the precarious situation of the Iranian-backed group during the ongoing conflict.
Describing al-Rahawi's death as "martyrdom," the Houthis have vowed to retaliate, calling for companies in Israel to withdraw before facing consequences.
The airstrike underscores Israel's broader military campaign against Iranian-aligned factions in the region, with the military justifying their actions as targeting a "Houthi terrorist regime military site."
This incident is the most significant loss for the Houthis thus far, raising alarms about potential escalation and retaliation in a conflict already marked by a severe humanitarian crisis.
As the international community largely dismisses the legitimacy of the Houthi government, the repercussions of this event will likely reverberate throughout the unstable landscape of Yemen and beyond.
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