‘Nowhere to Hide’: Netanyahu’s Stark Message After Killing Houthi PM

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a stark “nowhere to hide” message to the Houthi leadership after an Israeli airstrike successfully eliminated their prime minister in Sanaa. The Israeli leader celebrated the mission as a “fatal blow” and promised more to come.
The strike is Israel’s most forceful response yet to the Yemeni group’s campaign of firing missiles and disrupting maritime traffic. The Houthis have consistently stated that their attacks are a show of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.
The ability to target a specific meeting of senior officials from such a distance highlights a dramatic improvement in Israeli intelligence. However, the mission’s primary target, the Houthi military chief responsible for the attacks on Israel, was not among those killed.
The Houthis have vowed to avenge the death of Ahmed Ghaleb Al Rahwi, signaling their defiance. Experts believe that while the strike forces the leadership to operate in the shadows, it is unlikely to extinguish the fervor that fuels their ongoing conflict with Israel.