Israeli Airstrikes Kill Houthi Prime Minister, Multiple Ministers in Sanaa

Israeli airstrikes targeted high-ranking members of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebel leadership in Sana'a, Yemen, resulting in the death of Ahmed al-Rahawi, the Houthi Prime Minister, along with several associates. The strikes were part of a carefully planned operation by Israel, coinciding with a gathering of senior Houthi officials during a televised address by their leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz described the operation as a decisive blow against the Houthis, warning that any aggression against Israel would be met with severe retaliation. The attacks followed recent escalations, including the Houthis launching new missiles into Israeli territory and previous Israeli strikes on key infrastructure in Yemen. While the Houthis have yet to confirm the death of their Prime Minister, the strikes are seen as a significant attempt to weaken the group's leadership amid rising regional tensions. Meanwhile, Israel faces internal pressures, including protests demanding the release of hostages from Gaza and international calls for actions addressing alleged human rights violations.