Houthis mourn military chief killed in Israeli airstrike
Funeral for Houthi Military Chief of Staff Held in Sanaa
Funeral for Houthi Military Chief of Staff Held in Sanaa
On Mon, Oct 30, 2023, Yemen's Houthi rebels conducted a funeral for their military chief of staff, Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, in Sanaa. The officer was reportedly killed in an Israeli airstrike, as confirmed by the Iranian-backed rebel group.
The Houthis did not specify the date of the strike, but the incident has heightened tensions with Israel. The funeral saw attendance from over 1,000 mourners and supporters.
This event follows a U.S.-proposed ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, aiming to end two years of conflict. Previously, Israeli airstrikes resulted in the death of senior Houthi government officials, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi.
Funeral for Houthi Military Chief of Staff Held in Sanaa On Mon, Oct 30, 2023, Yemen's Houthi rebels conducted a funeral for their military chief of staff, Maj.
According to the rebel-controlled SABA news agency, al-Ghamari was killed alongside his 13-year-old son Hussain and several companions. Funeral prayers took place in Sabeen Square, Sanaa, with significant public attendance.
Al-Ghamari was sanctioned by the United Nations for orchestrating military efforts that threaten Yemen's peace and stability, as well as cross-border attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The United States and Israel initiated an air and naval campaign against the Houthis in response to missile and drone attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping lanes.
The Houthis' attacks have disrupted Red Sea shipping, impacting approximately $1 trillion worth of goods annually. These actions are claimed to be in solidarity with the Palestinian cause.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
