Yemeni officials report Israeli strikes targeting and eliminating key figures within the Houthi militia's government
In a series of significant events, Israel has been involved in a series of airstrikes targeting key figures in the Houthi regime in Yemen and the military wing of Hamas in Gaza. Here's a breakdown of the recent developments:
The long-serving spokesperson of the Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing, known by his nom de guerre Abu Obeida, was reportedly killed in Israel's attack on Gaza this year.
Israel's military has also been linked to the major attack on Iran earlier this year, in which leading military figures and nuclear scientists were killed, and nuclear facilities were destroyed. Mossad agents were reportedly involved in this operation.
In another development, the Prime Minister of the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Sanaa. The Houthi government in Sanaa, which is not internationally recognized, has been repeatedly targeted by Israel due to their rocket and drone attacks on Israel over the past two years, claiming to show solidarity with Hamas in Gaza.
The attack on Thursday targeted a facility where dozens of senior figures of the Houthi regime were present, resulting in the death of several Houthi ministers and injuries to several of its members. Notably, Abu Obeida was killed in Gaza, not in Sanaa or a Yemen airstrike.
In response to these attacks, Israel's military has targeted sites in Yemen. Thousands of people protested in Tel Aviv, demanding a swift end to the Gaza war and the release of hostages from Hamas' grip. The Forum of Hostages' Families criticized the Netanyahu government for preferring an endless war over the hostages, ignoring the will of the people.
The Forum of Hostages' Families called for another protest today. Meanwhile, the security cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is set to convene again, but a proposal for a ceasefire agreement with Hamas will not be on the agenda. Many gathered at the "Hostages' Square" in the city center, urging the government to agree to a deal with Hamas for a ceasefire and the release of the captives.
In 2023, Israel's foreign intelligence agency, Mossad, remotely detonated manipulated pagers and handheld devices belonging to thousands of operatives of the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, resulting in around 40 deaths and over 3,000 injuries. The Houthi militia, officially referred to as "Ansar Allah", are the strongest force in Yemen and have controlled the north of the country for nearly a decade.
The death of the Houthi Prime Minister is considered a symbolic blow to the Iran-backed militia. The Houthis have repeatedly targeted Israel with rockets and drones, claiming to show solidarity with Hamas in Gaza. The Houthis, like Hamas, are a significant challenge to Israel's security, and the recent airstrikes are part of a broader effort to counter their influence.
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