Their Sea Escape Was Foiled: Arrest of a Cell Behind the Assassination of a Yemeni Military Commander Announced, and Prisoner-Swap Deals Ruled Out (opens original article in a new tab)

Two suspects linked to the assassination of a Yemeni military commander were arrested as they tried to flee by sea, with Saudi support. The Houthis are accused of orchestrating the attack through criminal cells, and the suspects will not be part of any prisoner exchanges.

• Two suspects arrested while attempting to flee by sea after assassinating Brigadier General Yahya Wahish.
• Saudi Arabia supported the operation through an advanced operations room at the Mocha base.
• Houthis accused of using criminal cells to destabilize liberated areas, with suspects linked to the movement.
• Suspects will not be included in prisoner-exchange deals, per the committee's decision.