Houthi statement: Administrative head Ahmed Rahawi killed in Israeli airstrike on Yemen's capital Sanaa on 28th.

Houthi statement: Administrative head Ahmed Rahawi killed in Israeli airstrike on Yemen's capital Sanaa on 28th.

Yemen's Houthis have reported that their prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on the capital city of Sanaa on August 28, 2025. The strike, which also targeted several ministers, has raised tensions in the region and underscored the deepening conflict between Israel and the Houthi rebels.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed that they carried out the strike in response to repeated Houthi attacks, including missile and drone assaults on Israel. The operation was approved by Defense Minister Israel Katz and IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir after consultations with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The Houthis, however, have denied the reports of casualties and called the claims "fake news." Houthi officials have stated that the strikes did not result in any significant losses among their leadership.

The strike comes amid an escalating conflict between Israel and the Houthis, with each side accusing the other of violating international norms and exacerbating regional tensions. The Houthis have vowed to retaliate against Israel's actions, raising the risk of broader regional conflict.

The Israeli military has stated that the operation was aimed at targeting a high-level Houthi leadership meeting, based on precise intelligence. The strike targeted a military compound housing the presidential palace, two power plants, and a fuel storage site.

The Houthis have launched missile and drone strikes on Israeli targets and targeted commercial shipping in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian Sea in support of Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has responded with a series of strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, including Sanaa and the strategic coastal city of Hodeida.

The conflict has had significant economic and humanitarian consequences for Yemen, with the country already facing a severe humanitarian crisis. The ongoing violence has disrupted trade routes and infrastructure, further exacerbating the country's economic hardship.

The situation remains fluid, and both sides have shown no signs of de-escalation. The cycle of strikes and counterstrikes shows little sign of slowing, raising concerns about the potential for broader regional conflict.

References:

[1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/30/yemen-houthis-israeli-strike/1a10213c-85ab-11f0-a8f4-28ba053d904b_story.html
[2] https://www.newsweek.com/israel-airstrikes-target-houthi-leaders-yemen-2121341
[3] https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/yemens-houthi-group-says-israeli-strikes-on-sanaa-will-not-go-unpunished/3673287
[4] https://www.euronews.com/2025/08/29/iran-backed-houthi-pm-killed-in-israeli-airstrikes-on-yemens-capital