Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahawi was the most senior Houthi official killed by Israel so far in its campaign against the Iran-backed rebels
Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahawi, who was appointed last year, was killed along with other officials in the Israeli attack on Thursday, the Iran-backed Houthis said.
Israel has been striking Houthi targets for months in response to missile attacks by the rebels, who claim solidarity with the Palestinians and have also been harassing shipping in the Red Sea.
“We announce the martyrdom of the fighter Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser Al-Rahawi ... along with several of his ministerial colleagues, as they were targeted by the treacherous Israeli criminal enemy,” a Houthi statement said.
“Others among their companions were injured with moderate to serious wounds and are receiving medical care since Thursday afternoon,” it added.
