Yemenis mourn killed Houthi prime minister as rebel group targets ship in Red Sea
Summary
Hundreds of Yemenis mourned the death of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi, who was killed in an Israeli strike. The Houthi rebel group launched a missile at an oil tanker in the Red Sea, saying it was acting in response to the conflict in Gaza.Key Facts
- Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several officials were killed by an Israeli strike.
- The funeral took place in the capital city of Sanaa, with many people attending.
- The mourners chanted against Israel and the United States during the funeral.
- Houthis attacked an oil tanker off the Saudi Arabian coast, claiming it had ties to Israel.
- The tanker, Scarlet Ray, was not damaged, and its crew was unharmed.
- Houthis claim their attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza conflict.
- The Houthis have previously paused attacks during a temporary ceasefire.
- The ongoing attacks have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea, a vital global waterway.
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