In a significant development, the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen has reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted and killed Prime Minister Ahmad al-Rahawi of the rebel-controlled government. The strike, which took place in the capital city of Sanaa, also resulted in the deaths of several ministers, according to the Houthi rebels.
The Israeli Defense Forces have confirmed the operation, stating that it was a targeted strike against key Houthi officials responsible for planning and executing attacks against Israel. The Israeli government has long been concerned about Iran’s support for the Houthi rebels and their hostile activities in the region.
The killing of Prime Minister al-Rahawi marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict in Yemen, which has been ravaged by a civil war since 2014. The Houthi rebels, who control large parts of the country, have been fighting against the internationally recognized government backed by a Saudi-led coalition.
The incident has sparked condemnation from various quarters, with calls for de-escalation and a return to peace talks. The United Nations has expressed deep concern over the situation and called for a halt to the violence to prevent further loss of life and suffering among the civilian population.
While Israel has defended its actions as necessary for its security, critics have raised concerns about the implications of such targeted strikes on the already volatile situation in Yemen. The killing of a high-ranking official like the prime minister could further destabilize the region and lead to retaliatory actions from the Houthi rebels.
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the international community will respond to this latest development and whether it will have any impact on efforts to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Yemen.
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References:
1. NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/yemen/israeli-airstrike-kills-houthi-prime-minister-rcna228187
2. The Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/30/houthi-leader-ahmad-al-rahawi-killed/
3. Internewscast Journal: https://internewscast.com/local-news/houthis-in-yemen-claim-israeli-airstrike-killed-rebel-governments-prime-minister/
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