Netanyahu Warns of Continued Strikes Following Houthi Prime Minister’s Death

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of continued military strikes following the successful assassination of Houthi prime minister Ahmed Ghaleb Al Rahwi and multiple senior officials in a precision operation targeting Yemen’s capital. The sophisticated strike demonstrates Israel’s commitment to expanding its operational boundaries to address regional security threats.
The elimination took place during a high-level Houthi leadership meeting in Sanaa where officials gathered to monitor their commander’s public address. Netanyahu’s characterization of the mission as delivering a “fatal blow” and declaration that this represents “just the beginning” signals Israel’s intention to maintain sustained pressure on the Iranian-backed organization’s command structure.
The operation represents Israel’s response to months of persistent Houthi attacks on Israeli interests, including regular missile bombardments and coordinated disruption of international shipping in the Red Sea. The rebel group’s systematic campaign, claimed as solidarity with Palestinian resistance during the Gaza conflict, has tested Israeli defensive capabilities and created broader maritime security concerns.
Despite achieving notable success in eliminating key administrative leadership, the strike failed to neutralize primary military commanders including the chief of staff and defense minister. This mixed outcome has prompted immediate retaliation threats from surviving Houthi officials, while security analysts question whether decapitation strategies can effectively deter organizations driven by ideological commitment rather than purely strategic calculations.