Posted on 08/30/2025 11:37:21 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
CAIRO (AP) — The Iranian-backed Houthis said Saturday an Israeli airstrike killed the prime minister of the rebel-controlled government in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa.
Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in a Thursday strike in Sanaa along with a number of ministers, the rebels said in a statement.
The Israeli military said Thursday that it “precisely struck a Houthi terrorist regime military target in the area of Sanaa in Yemen.”
Al-Rahawi, who served as prime minister to the Houthi-led government since August 2024, was targeted along with other members of his Houthi-controlled government during a routine workshop held by the government to evaluate its activities and performance over the past year, the rebels’ statement said.
The Houthis have repeatedly launched missiles against Israel throughout Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. The group says the attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinians. Though most of the missiles launched by Yemen are intercepted by Israel, or fragment mid-air, this has done little to deter the attacks.
Earlier in the week, Israeli strikes hit multiple areas across Sanaa, killing at least 10 people and wounding 102 others, according to the Houthi-run health ministry and government officials.
The Houthis have launched missiles and drones toward Israel and targeted ships in the Red Sea throughout Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. The rebels say their attacks are in solidarity with the Palestinians.
In response to the Houthi attacks, Israel and a U.S.-led coalition pounded the rebel-held areas in Yemen, including Sanaa and the strategic coastal city of Hodeida. Israeli strikes knocked the Sanaa airport out of service in May.
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Nice shooting!
A reminder of the Israeli strike in Sanaa, Yemen, last Thursday
Confirmed casualties from the Israeli strike include the Prime Minister along with
❌ Head of the Political Bureau
❌ Minister of Welfare
❌ Minister of Agriculture
❌ Minister of Economy
❌ Minister of Justice
❌ Minister of Information
❌ Minister of Foreign Affairs
❌ Government Secretary
❌ Government Chief of Staff
The Minister of Defense and the Chief of Staff were also wounded, though their fate remains uncertain.
It’s a shame the Minister of DEI wasn’t there too, that would have really set them back!
That’s too bad. Tee hee.
Good work Israel! Someone had to effectively stand up to this terrorist state and tha someone is Israel.
WOW! Over 2100km distance and the IDF got him right between the eyes. Amazing! (more is needed, but still... AMAZING!)
Congratulations!
Aw that’s a shame..... Not!
Head of the snake - as only Israel is smart enough to do and do well.
FAFO.
It’s not like this isn’t the inevitable result, as shown over and over.
Shows how hopelessly insane the Arabs are.
Ahmed al-Rahawi
He Was a Rebel.
——apologies to Johnny Cash.
Ahmed al-Rahawi 🎼🎵🎸🎸
he was a rebel
He roamed the Houthi lands.
Ahmed al-Rahawi——
Fightin’ mad
but not too bright
this rebel lad.
With a terrorist dream he’d hold
‘Til his dyin’ breath.
He’d search his soul
And gamble with death.
The rebel,
Fightin’ mad
This rebel lad
With a dream he’d hold
‘Til his dyin’ breath.
He’d search his soul
And gamble with death
The rebel,
Ahmed al-Rahawi.
I jus loves happy endings!
Same old same old from Israel’s propaganda machine: “Houthis fired several missiles at Israel, some were intercepted, but others impacted into unoccupied territories out side of Israel.
Always.........talk about dumb luck.
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