Iran-backed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed Al-Rahawi has been killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting an apartment in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, according to Al-Jumhuriya Television on Saturday.

Local outlet Aden Al-Ghad reported that several of Rahawi’s aides also died in the strike, which was separate from a wider offensive targeting nearly 10 senior Houthi ministers, including the defense minister. The officials were reportedly scheduled to hear an address from Houthi leader Abdul Malik Al-Houthi at the time of the attack.

Arab media reported nearly 10 airstrikes in Sanaa, including one on the presidential palace that killed several Houthi leaders. The Israeli military confirmed strikes on multiple political and military sites tied to the Houthis, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu monitored the operation via secure communication channels.

Earlier, Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz had warned, “After darkness comes the blow upon the firstborn. Anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have it cut off.”

At least two people were killed and five others injured in Israeli airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, on Sunday.

The Israeli military said the strikes targeted a military base near the presidential palace, two power stations, and a fuel storage facility, in retaliation for Houthi missile launches.

Houthis had earlier claimed to have fired a ballistic missile toward Israel as a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Israeli officials said the projectile may have carried multiple sub-munitions designed to explode midair.

This marks the first reported launch of such a missile from Yemen. The Houthis vowed to continue attacks “in solidarity with Gaza.”

Yemen’s armed forces claim to have carried out a “special operation” targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport with a ‘Palestine-2’ hypersonic ballistic missile.

The strike forced the suspension of all flights and sent millions of Israelis rushing to shelters in panic.

Military spokesperson Yahya Saree said the attack was “a response to the genocide and starvation of Palestinians in Gaza, as well as aggression against Yemen.” He condemned the wider Muslim world for failing to act against Israeli atrocities:
“For two years, Gaza has been bleeding, yet the Islamic world has taken no effective measures. Our operations will continue until the war ends and the blockade of Gaza is lifted.”

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have launched drone strikes targeting Israeli military sites. Military spokesperson Yahya Saree confirmed that three drones were deployed toward major Israeli cities—Tel Aviv, Ashkelon, and Haifa.

Soon after the announcement, air raid sirens were reported near Netzarim, close to Gaza, and along the Egyptian border. Israel claimed to have intercepted one drone, but has not provided details on the remaining two. This strike marks a significant escalation and presents a new strategic threat to Israel.

At least 54 refugees and migrants have died in a boat capsizing off the coast of Yemen. Many others remain missing. Abdul Qader Bajamil, director of Zanzibar’s Health Department, confirmed that bodies were recovered from the beach and surrounding areas, while 12 survivors were rescued and taken to Shakra Hospital.

The boat was carrying around 150 passengers, mostly from Ethiopia. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has described this route as one of the busiest and most dangerous migration paths in the world.

Yahya Saree, spokesperson for Yemen’s armed forces, announced a missile strike targeting Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport using a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile. The strike reportedly caused panic, sending over four million people into shelters and suspending all air traffic at the airport. Saree stated that this action was in solidarity with Gaza and warned that operations would continue until the blockade is lifted and aggression ceases. He also noted that the Yemeni government is closely monitoring Zionist attempts to suppress support for Gaza from within Yemen.

Israeli forces have launched airstrikes on three ports and a power plant in Yemen, leaving Hodeidah’s main electricity facility disabled and the city in darkness. While there were no reported casualties, Houthi forces claimed to have responded with missile attacks. The Israeli military stated it had issued warnings to civilians and also confirmed an attack on the Galaxy Leader, a ship previously seized by the Houthis in late 2023 at Ras Isa port.

A drone was launched from Yemen towards Israel on Wednesday, as confirmed by Israeli media and sources cited by Al Jazeera. The drone was reportedly intercepted, and no warning sirens were sounded. Yemen has not issued any official statement regarding the incident. The attack occurred just after a ceasefire agreement between Iran and Israel was announced by Donald Trump. According to Trump, the ceasefire began with Iran and was to be followed by Israel after 12 hours, marking the end of the 12-day conflict within 24 hours of its initiation.

Following the U.S. airstrikes on Iran, Mohammed Al-Farrah, a senior member of the Houthi Political Bureau, warned that this is not the end, but the beginning of a wider war.

“Trump wants a fast war with a fast conclusion. But this is only the start. Now is not the time to flee,”
he said, responding to U.S. claims of successful strikes on nuclear installations.

According to reports from Al Jazeera, Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile barrage against central Israel overnight Saturday, alongside Iranian attacks. The Israeli military confirmed the launch of several missiles from Yemen. The Houthis later acknowledged responsibility and claimed the use of multiple Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missiles. This marks their third such attack in recent days.

Israeli airstrikes have once again pounded Yemen, destroying parts of Sanaa International Airport. The Houthi group reported that three people were killed and at least 38 injured. Thick black smoke was seen billowing over Sanaa following multiple explosions. Israel also targeted three power stations in Sanaa and Hodeidah, causing widespread blackouts. The strike comes days after a Houthi missile exploded at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, injuring six and leaving a large crater.

In response to a Houthi missile strike that hit the perimeter of Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, U.S. and Israeli forces carried out retaliatory airstrikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen. Over 50 bombs were reportedly dropped, destroying multiple structures, including a cement factory. At least 21 people were injured, and significant damage was inflicted on Hodeidah port, which is alleged to be a conduit for Iranian arms transfers to the Houthis.

In response to continued U.S. attacks on civilians and infrastructure in Yemen, the country has announced a sweeping ban on the transport of American crude oil through regional waters, effective from May 17. The ban covers all forms of export, re-export, transfer, loading, buying, or selling—directly or indirectly—including ship-to-ship transfers, even via third parties. Violators will be labeled as aggressors and barred from using strategic waterways such as the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb Strait, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean.

After targeting two Israeli airbases, Yemen has now launched a ballistic missile at Israel’s military base near Haifa port. The Yemeni Armed Forces confirmed the use of a hypersonic ballistic missile, “Palestine-2,” targeting the Ramat David airbase. Al Masirah TV aired footage of the attack. Brigadier General Yahya Saree said the missile bypassed Israeli defenses, adding, “We salute the mujahideen in Gaza who are heroically resisting Israeli aggression. Yemen will continue to stand with them until the aggression ends and the blockade is lifted.”

The Yemeni Armed Forces have struck the Israeli-occupied Nevatim Airbase using a hypersonic missile. Spokesman Yahya Saree stated that the attack was carried out in solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza and as a reaction to U.S. support for Israeli aggression. A “Palestine-2” hypersonic missile was deployed, successfully hitting its target, while Israel’s defense systems failed to intercept it.