Israeli Airstrike Kills Houthi Prime Minister in Yemen
An Israeli airstrike has killed the prime minister of Yemen's Houthi-led government, Ahmed al-Rahawi, in the capital city, Sanaa. The Houthis confirmed the strike, stating that al-Rahawi and several ministers were killed in a Thursday attack while attending a government workshop focused on evaluating their activities and performance over the past year. The airstrike, which occurred amid escalating tensions in the region, comes as Israel’s military continues its operations against Houthi positions. In a statement, Israel's military confirmed that its forces targeted "a Houthi terrorist regime military target" in Sanaa, which the Houthis control in parts of war-torn Yemen. Al-Rahawi, who had been serving as prime minister since August 2024, was killed alongside other high-ranking officials. The Houthis, who have launched numerous attacks on Israel and Western vessels in solidarity with Palestinians, pledged to continue their military support for Gaza […]