Top leaders of the Houthi group have been notably absent from public events in Sanaa and other northern Yemeni cities, according to reports. This absence follows recent Israeli strikes targeting the group's leadership, leading to heightened security concerns and a state of high alert. Public appearances and event management have been left to lower-level staff, with strict measures to avoid media exposure and leaks about leader whereabouts. The group's chief of staff, Mohammed al-Ghamari, was confirmed killed, further destabilizing the leadership structure. Residents report smaller, more fragmented events with lower attendance, increased security presence, and a ban on media coverage, reflecting a climate of fear and uncertainty among the Houthis.