The Israeli military confirmed it conducted an operation, codenamed "Lucky Drop," targeting a conference hall in Sanaa, Yemen, yesterday, where Houthi government ministers were meeting to watch a speech by Houthi leader Abdel Malach al-Hi. The IDF stated the operation was successful, based on precise intelligence, and is still collecting battle damage assessment (BDA) on the individuals present. Reports from Yemeni media, including those aligned with Houthi opponents, suggested that Houthi Prime Minister Ahmad Rahbel a-Rahwi was killed, along with Deputy Prime Minister Jalal a-Revishan, Deputy Minister of Interior Abd al-Majid al-Morada, and Minister of Economy, Industry and Investment Mo'in al-Mitzer, although the Houthi side has not officially confirmed these casualties. According to the IDF, the "Lucky Drop" operation aimed to eliminate top Houthi military officials during the Yemeni leader's speech, with intelligence indicating the potential elimination of the Houthi chief of staff. Despite initial reports of significant casualties among Houthi leadership, including the Prime Minister, the IDF stated that the identity of the victims is still being processed and has not been officially approved by the Houthi government. Multiple sources in Yemen have confirmed the death of Ahmed al-Rahwi, the Houthi "prime minister," in the airstrike, describing it as significant but not a "strategic earthquake." In parallel, high-resolution satellite imagery of the Mojdeh (Lavisan 2) site in Iran, attacked twice during a previous conflict, shows a rapid demolition effort of damaged buildings by Iran. Experts suggest this activity is intended to sanitize potential evidence of nuclear weapons research. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has previously established a connection between Iran's Amad Plan and the Mojdeh site but has faced limitations in visiting the location or interviewing key personnel. Separately, Saeed Toosi, an Iranian Qur'an reciter and figure with allegations of sexual abuse, was shot in Mashhad, Iran, early Friday, according to Iranian state media. In Lebanon, Berri has informed the Lebanese government not to withdraw Hezbollah's weapons. Additionally, a delivery of Palestinian weapons occurred yesterday in the Palestinian refugee camp in Beirut's suburbs, a location associated with past massacre events.
