An Israeli airstrike on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, dealt a severe blow to the Houthi leadership, killing Prime Minister Ahmed Ghalib al-Rahwi and several ministers. The head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council, Mahdi al-Mashat, confirmed the attack on Saturday, saying that the attack would not weaken their commitment to solidarity with Palestine. Israel described it as a “complex operation” carried out in response to the Houthis’ continued missile attacks in the wake of the Gaza war. Details of the attack On August 28, 2025, Israeli warplanes targeted a military compound in Sanaa, where members of the Houthi leadership, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahwi, Defense Minister Mohammed al-Atifi, and Chief of Staff Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Ghammari, were reportedly present. The Israeli military claimed that the attack was possible due to intelligence information and air superiority, which was in response to the Houthis’ missile and drone attacks on Israel. A televised speech by Houthi leader Abdulmalek al-Houthi was being broadcast at the time of the attack, but he remained unharmed. Houthi media confirmed that the attack hit several non-military installations, including fuel warehouses and power plants. destroyed, killing six people and wounding 67. Mahdi al-Mashat said, “We stand with the oppressed people of Gaza and are committed to strengthening our military capabilities.” He named Mohammed Miftah, who had been serving as acting prime minister as first deputy, as the new prime minister. The Houthi Health Ministry called the attack an “aggression against non-military targets” and accused it of violating international law. Background to the conflict Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have attacked Israeli and allied ships in the Red Sea, which they describe as a show of solidarity with the Palestinians. They have also launched numerous missile and drone attacks on Israel, most of which have been thwarted. Israel has responded by attacking Sanaa Airport, Hodeidah Port, and other facilities, causing heavy damage in attacks in December 2024 and May 2025. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said: “Anyone who harms Israel will pay a heavy price.” He described the Houthis as part of Iran’s “axis of evil.” On the other hand, Houthi spokesman Essam Al-Mutawakkil described the Sanaa attack as the result of “Israeli cowardice” and said their struggle would continue. Global response UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the attacks as “dangerous”, while World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who was present at the time of the Sanaa airport attack in December 2024, condemned the targeting of civilian installations. Saudi Arabia reiterated its support for peace talks in Yemen, but called the Houthi attacks a threat to regional stability. “Our resolve is with Palestine, and no attack can divert us from this path.” — Mahdi Al-Mashat References Euronews, BBC Persian, Deutsche Welle,, دیدانت24, Geo News Urdu, X-Post