Hostile Yemen Rebels Pledge Retaliation Following Israeli Assault Resulting in Death of Prominent Members

In a shocking development, an Israeli airstrike on Thursday targeted a gathering of senior Houthi political officials in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of several cabinet members, including the Houthi militia's prime minister, Ahmed al-Rahawi, and foreign affairs minister, Jamal Amer. The Houthi militia's information minister, Hashem Sharaf al-Din, was also reportedly killed in the attack.

Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a senior Houthi political official, confirmed the deaths in an interview, but no formal announcement has been made by the Houthis. The Houthi militia has vowed to strike back in response to the attack.

The International Crisis Group, a research institution specializing in analysis on the Yemen conflict, has weighed in on the symbolic impact of the attack. Ahmed Nagi, a senior Yemen analyst at the International Crisis Group, stated that the deaths of key Houthi cabinet members would have a considerable impact.

However, the Houthi leadership affected by the airstrike is not limited to these individuals. The internationally unrecognized government leader Ahmed Ghaleb Al-Rahwi and several ministers were also reportedly killed in the attack. The Houthi militia has denied the death of a military leader, suggesting that some key Houthi military leaders may have remained intact after the Israeli attack.

The sources of this information are anonymous due to the Houthis' reluctance to confirm the deaths publicly. Nagi further suggests that the Houthis are anxious about future strikes potentially targeting military leaders who hold decision-making power within the group.

The International Crisis Group is based in Yemen and has been closely monitoring the ongoing conflict in the country. The group's analysis provides valuable insights into the complexities of the Yemen conflict and the potential implications of events such as the recent Israeli airstrike.