Houthi Leader Dies in Israeli Strike

In a significant turn of events, the Houthi government in Sanaa, Yemen, has appointed a new acting prime minister following the death of Ahmed al-Rahaui in an Israeli airstrike. The attack, which took place on Thursday, also claimed the lives of several Houthi ministers.

Ahmed al-Rahaui, who was the prime minister of the Houthi government for a year, was a key figure in the militia. He was officially known as "Ansar Allah" or "Supporters of God." His successor, Mohammed Ahmed, was immediately named as acting prime minister by the Houthi's highest political council.

Mohammed Ahmed, who previously served as al-Rahaui's deputy, was appointed to the position two days after the recent Israeli attacks. The Saba news agency, which is controlled by the Huthis, reported the appointment.

The Israeli military stated that al-Rahaui and other high-ranking Houthi representatives were killed in the airstrike. The target of the airstrike was a facility where "dozens" of leading members of the Houthi regime were present.

The Houthi, considered the strongest force in Yemen, have been attacking commercial ships and sometimes Israel itself since the start of the Gaza war almost two years ago. The stated aim of their attacks is to support the Palestinians.

However, it's important to note that the Houthi government is not internationally recognized. A civil war has been raging in Yemen since 2014, and the Houthi regime is not recognized by many countries.

The current Prime Minister of the Houthi government, Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on August 28, 2025. Al-Rahaui was appointed as prime minister by the Houthi organization a year ago, but he was seen as a largely symbolic figure with little real power.

The Houthi organization is led by Abdel Malik al-Huthi. The Houthi government in Sanaa and the north of Yemen, which the militia has controlled for about a decade, will continue its work under the leadership of Mohammed Ahmed.

Despite the ongoing conflict and international tensions, the Houthi government has vowed to continue its efforts to support the Palestinians. The situation in Yemen remains volatile, and the international community continues to monitor developments closely.