Defense Minister: Houthi leaders are fleeing Sanaa following Israeli operations
The Minister of Defense recently announced that the leadership of the Houthi rebels in Yemen has begun fleeing the capital, Sanaa. According to reports, the flight comes in the wake of targeted Israeli military operations against the organization, which continues to threaten the country's security.
As part of the ongoing struggle, Abd al-Aziz Saleh bin Habtoor, who had served as the Houthi rebel prime minister since August 2024, was recently eliminated. Bin Habtoor is considered the most senior figure in the organization to be eliminated since the start of the current conflict between Israel and the Houthis.
The elimination of bin Habtoor marks a significant escalation in the campaign against the rebels in Yemen. Security officials note that the strike against the senior command echelon disrupts the organization's operations and sends a clear message to anyone attempting to harm Israeli sovereignty.
The situation in Yemen remains very tense, as Israel continues to closely monitor developments in the region. The security establishment emphasizes that it will continue to act decisively against any entity that threatens the security of Israeli citizens, wherever they may be.