Yemen’s Houthis Confirm Killing of Top Military Official

The Houthi rebel group in Yemen has confirmed the killing of one of its top military officials, Major General Mohammed al-Ghomari. While the exact circumstances and timing of his death remain unclear, the Houthis have pointed fingers at Israel, which appears to have claimed responsibility for the strike.According to sources close to the Houthi leadership, al-Ghomari was a high-ranking military commander who played a crucial role in the group's strategic planning and operations. His death is seen as a significant blow to the Houthi military apparatus, which has been engaged in a protracted conflict with the Saudi-led coalition backing the Yemeni government.Although the Houthis did not provide details on the date or location of al-Ghomari's killing, it is believed to have occurred in recent days. The group's leadership has vowed to retaliate against Israel, which has been accused of carrying out a series of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.The confirmation of al-Ghomari's killing comes amid heightened tensions between the Houthis and Israel, which have been trading accusations and threats over the past few months. The incident has raised concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region, with many fearing that the conflict could spill over into neighboring countries.The Houthi movement, which is backed by Iran, has been fighting against the Saudi-led coalition since 2015. The conflict has resulted in one of the world's worst humanitarian crises, with millions of Yemenis displaced, injured, or killed. The killing of al-Ghomari is likely to exacerbate the situation, making it even more challenging to find a peaceful resolution to the conflict.