• Yemen's Houthi Chief of Staff, Muhammad al-Ghamari, killed in an Israeli airstrike.
• Israeli officials claim responsibility, with Minister Katz stating al-Ghamari succumbed to his injuries.
• The Houthis vow continued conflict against Israel, emphasizing solidarity with Palestinians.

Major General Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, the Chief of Staff for Yemen's Houthi movement, was confirmed killed on October 16 following an Israeli airstrike. The Houthis stated he died "while fulfilling his duties" in a conflict they describe as ongoing with Israel, which they vow will face "deterrent punishment for the crimes it has committed," according to Reuters and Al Jazeera.

The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, announced on social media that the strike targeting al-Ghamari was part of operational efforts against what he termed the "Houthi terror organization." Katz further noted that al-Ghamari had "joined his comrades from the vanquished axis of evil," following the injuries he sustained in the earlier strike, which was part of a larger operation that killed other Houthi leaders, as reported by India Times and BBC.

Al-Ghamari's killing comes amidst an ongoing ceasefire in Gaza, and it has escalated tensions as the Houthis have launched missile strikes towards Israel in solidarity with Palestinians during the recent Gaza conflict. The group claims to have conducted numerous military operations against Israel and has been clear in its intent to "continue the path" of resistance, according to India Times and BBC.