Top Houthi military commander survives “Israeli” assassination attempt: Hebrew media

Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, the Iran-aligned Houthi’s Chief of General Staff, survived an “Israeli” assassination attempt but sustained serious injuries, the “Israeli” Public Broadcasting Corporation (Kan News) reported.

The “Israeli” air force reportedly launched a targeted strike Saturday night on the Yemeni capital Sanaa, aiming to kill al-Ghamari, a top-ranking military official in the Houthi leadership.

While Hebrew Channel 12 confirmed the airstrike was intended to eliminate al-Ghamari, it stopped short of providing full details on the operation’s outcome.

However, Kan said later the Houthi official was injured but survived.

Meanwhile, Axios cited an “Israeli” official who described the operation as part of broader efforts to counter Iranian influence in the region, noting that al-Ghamari was considered the Houthis’ highest-ranking military commander.

Who is Mohammed al-Ghamari?

Al-Ghamari serves as the Chief of General Staff for Houthi forces and is regarded as one of the group’s most senior and influential military leaders. He joined the movement in 2013 and has led operations on key fronts, including Saada and Hodeidah.

He is also believed to have received military training in both Lebanon and Iran.