Netanyahu’s Show of Force: Houthi PM Killed as Israel Flexes Military Muscle

In a dramatic show of force, an Israeli strike ordered by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has killed the Houthi prime minister in Yemen. Netanyahu lauded the operation as a “fatal blow” and a clear demonstration of Israel’s military muscle.
The attack was a response to the Houthis’ unrelenting campaign of firing missiles at Israel and attacking commercial ships, which they link to the war in Gaza. Netanyahu has signaled that this is the start of a more aggressive policy.
The successful assassination from 2,000km away highlights Israel’s advanced intelligence and long-range strike capabilities. The mission’s value is debated, however, as the Houthi’s top military commanders survived the attack, leaving their core leadership intact.
The Houthis have vowed revenge, ensuring that the region remains on high alert. Security analyst Yoel Guzansky called the strike “remarkable” but cautioned that it is easier to disrupt a group’s leadership than to destroy its will to fight.