Israeli Airstrike Targets Houthi Chief of Staff in Sana'a, Yemen

An Israeli airstrike late Saturday struck a residence in southern Sana'a, Yemen, reportedly targeting a high-level meeting of senior Houthi leaders, including Mohammed al-Ghamari, the Houthi chief of staff. According to sources close to the Houthi group, the house was hosting a "secret meeting" attended by top figures such as Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Supreme Political Council, and other senior military and political commanders.

Local residents reported seeing at least 10 charred bodies at the scene, as ambulances and heavy Houthi security forces cordoned off the area. While the Houthis have not issued an official statement, anti-Houthi media and multiple Israeli outlets claim that Mohammed al-Ghamari was assassinated in the raid.

The strike comes amid escalating regional violence, with Israeli officials describing the operation as a direct attempt to decapitate the Houthi military command structure. The Houthis, who control much of northern Yemen, have been launching attacks against Israel since November 2023 in solidarity with Palestinians during the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.

This latest development has further heightened tensions, as Iran and its allied groups threaten retaliation for Israeli actions across the region. Investigations into the full impact of the strike are ongoing, and the fate of all targeted Houthi leaders remains unconfirmed as of Sunday morning.