Highlights
- Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed Al-Rahavi killed in Israeli airstrike in Sana’a.
- Several of his close aides also died in the attack.
- The strike targeted a high-level Houthi leadership meeting.
- Rahavi was in office for one year but had no international recognition.
- He was a close ally of Iran and Hezbollah.
Israeli Airstrike in Sana’a
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have lost their Prime Minister, Ahmed Al-Rahavi, in an Israeli airstrike. According to Yemen’s Al-Jumhuriya Television, the attack took place on Thursday (August 28) at an apartment in the capital city Sana’a. Rahavi was killed on the spot.
Several Aides Also Killed
Yemen’s Aden Al-Ghad news agency reported that several of Houthi Prime Minister’s close associates also died in the same attack. The strike was not an isolated incident, as it came alongside other airstrikes in different areas around Sana’a.
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Strike on a High-Level Houthi Meeting
Reports say that another airstrike separately targeted a secret high-level meeting of Houthi leaders outside the city. The meeting included at least 10 ministers, including the Houthi Defense Minister. Rebel leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi was also expected to deliver a speech at the meeting. However, details about the casualties from this strike remain unclear.
So far, the exact number of people killed or injured in the airstrikes has not been confirmed. Local sources suggest that the attacks were carefully planned to strike at the core of the Houthi leadership.
Rahavi’s Role and Position
According to Israel’s Kan Channel, Rahavi had been serving as the Prime Minister of the Houthi administration for about one year. However, his government was never internationally recognized.
Close Ties with Iran and Hezbollah
Reports from N12 News highlighted that Rahavi was a close ally of Iran and Hezbollah. He had given direct approval for several operations against Israel, making him a high-priority target for the Israeli military.
Source: The Times of Israel
