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Houthi General Killed in Israeli Strike Amid Ceasefire

10/16/2025

Summary

Story summary

Yemen's Houthi forces confirmed Major General Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari was killed in an Israeli airstrike that also killed his 13-year-old son.
The Houthis said the strike occurred during a US-backed ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said the attack targeted Houthi leadership and Israel would respond.
The Houthis conducted 758 attacks against Israel since November 2023.
Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned of operations if Israel resumes attacks.

History

Historical Context

The Abraham Accords, signed in 2021, marked a significant shift in Middle Eastern relations by normalizing ties between Israel and several Arab nations. However, escalating tensions have persisted, exemplified by over 758 Houthi attacks on Israel since November 2023. The recent U.S. airstrike on a Houthi-controlled migrant detention center in Saada, Yemen, which killed at least 68 migrants, underscores the fragile peace and ongoing conflict in the region.

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Story summary

Yemen's Houthi forces confirmed Major General Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari was killed in an Israeli airstrike that also killed his 13-year-old son.
The Houthis said the strike occurred during a US-backed ceasefire in Gaza.
Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz said the attack targeted Houthi leadership and Israel would respond.
The Houthis conducted 758 attacks against Israel since November 2023.
Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned of operations if Israel resumes attacks.

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