Israeli forces have killed the Houthi prime minister, Ahmed Al-Rahawi, and several senior officials in an airstrike targeting a facility in Sanaa, Yemen. The operation, carried out by the Israeli Air Force, was based on rapidly gathered intelligence and marks the second Israeli strike against Houthi targets in Yemen within a week. The Houthis confirmed the death of Al-Rahawi, and the strike comes amid ongoing hostilities, including recent missile attacks on Israel by the Houthis. Israeli officials have stated that such operations will continue in response to threats against Israeli civilians and regional stability.

The conflict between Israel and the Houthis has persisted for nearly two years, with the Houthis launching attacks in support of Hamas following the events of October seventh. Israel accuses the Houthis of acting under Iranian direction to destabilize the region and disrupt global navigation. The latest airstrike followed the interception of drones from Yemen and occurred during a speech by a senior Houthi leader, which was not interrupted by the attack.