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Israel Intercepts Houthi Missile Amid Yemen Leadership Shakeup

5/4/2025

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Israel successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, the third Houthi strike in just one day. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree declared these attacks as vengeance for Israel's actions in Gaza. In a turbulent political climate, Yemen's Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak stepped down, paving the way for Finance Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik to take the helm.

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Israel successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, the third Houthi strike in just one day. Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree declared these attacks as vengeance for Israel's actions in Gaza. In a turbulent political climate, Yemen's Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak stepped down, paving the way for Finance Minister Salem Saleh bin Braik to take the helm.