Houthi rebels’ military chief of staff dies from wounds suffered in Israel’s August airstrike
Summary
Officials announced that an Israeli airstrike in August resulted in the death of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, the chief of staff of Yemen's Houthi rebels. Al-Ghamari, who was sanctioned by the United Nations due to his role in Yemen's ongoing conflict, died from wounds sustained in the attack. This incident has heightened tensions between the Houthis and Israel.Key Facts
- Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, Houthi military chief of staff, died from an Israeli airstrike in August.
- Al-Ghamari was sanctioned by both the United Nations and U.S. Treasury for his role in Yemen's war and attacks beyond its borders.
- The Israeli attack was part of a series of strikes on August 28, including one that killed Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed al-Ghamari's death from the airstrike injuries.
- Al-Ghamari was accused of leading Houthi military actions harming Yemen and its neighbors like Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- The airstrikes have continued despite a current ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
- Al-Ghamari was born in 1979 or 1984 according to U.S. Treasury sanctions.
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