The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) conducted an airstrike in Sana'a, Yemen, on Thursday evening, eliminating Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed Al-Rahawi and other senior officials responsible for the group's military buildup and actions against Israel. The IDF stated they will continue to target threats against Israeli civilians. The strike targeted a facility housing senior officials, with reports indicating that Houthi leaders have gone into hiding and been instructed to avoid using smartphones, according to Al-Hadath correspondent Hayel Saeed. The fate of Ali Abdul Karim Ali Shaiban, appointed as Minister of Health and Environment in the Houthi government, remains unclear, with sources reporting a serious injury sustained during the attacks. Judge Abdel Wahab Al-Mahbashi, a member of the Supreme Judicial Council, described the targeting of the Council of Ministers as a sign of defeat, stating that martyrs are rising in defiance of the Jews. Another source commented that the liquidation of Houthi leaders was desired, and that Yemeni capabilities such as airports, electricity, and ports, which belong to the people, should not be struck. The exact number of casualties and the extent of damage from the IDF strike are not yet fully confirmed. The IDF statement indicated that the targeted individuals were involved in the advancement of terror actions against Israel.
