Defense Minister: Houthi leaders fleeing Sanaa following Israeli operations
The Defense Minister 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's assets in the region.
As part of the efforts to strike the organization, Abdel-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 official to be eliminated thus far since the beginning of the direct conflict between Israel and the Houthis.
The elimination of bin Habtoor marks an escalation in the campaign against the organization, which operates from Yemen and threatens Israel's security in various ways. Security officials note that striking the senior leadership creates heavy pressure on the organization and disrupts its ability to govern.
The war between Israel and the Houthis has been ongoing for some time, with Israel acting decisively to protect its interests. The situation in the region remains tense, as the defense establishment continues to closely monitor further developments in Yemen.