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Yemen's Houthis Vow Retaliation After Deadly Israeli Strike

9/2/2025

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Thousands gathered at Al Saleh mosque in Sanaa, Yemen, to mourn 12 senior Houthi leaders killed in an Israeli airstrike.
The strike targeted a meeting during a speech by Abdul Malik al-Houthi, impacting Houthi leadership significantly.
Acting head Mohammed Miftah vowed retaliation, accusing Israel and the U.S. of planning the attack.
The Houthis reported launching a missile at an Israeli-owned tanker near Saudi Arabia, indicating escalating tensions.

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Thousands gathered at Al Saleh mosque in Sanaa, Yemen, to mourn 12 senior Houthi leaders killed in an Israeli airstrike.
The strike targeted a meeting during a speech by Abdul Malik al-Houthi, impacting Houthi leadership significantly.
Acting head Mohammed Miftah vowed retaliation, accusing Israel and the U.S. of planning the attack.
The Houthis reported launching a missile at an Israeli-owned tanker near Saudi Arabia, indicating escalating tensions.