Video Chuck Holton: Israeli jets struck deep into Sanaa, killing prime minister and several senior officials. Houthis vow revenge./Video: ILTV Israel News.

Israel’s war with the Houthis just escalated. Over the weekend, Israeli jets struck deep into Sanaa, killing the Houthis’ self-declared prime minister and several senior officials. In response, Houthi forces detained at least 11 UN employees, sending shockwaves through the international community.

Meanwhile, Houthi missiles and drones targeted Israeli-linked shipping in the Red Sea and even attempted long-range strikes toward Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed that the Houthis will “pay a heavy price.”

This update breaks down everything you need to know: the targeted killing in Yemen, the UN detentions, the Red Sea attacks, and what this means for Israel, Iran, and the wider Middle East conflict. Israel

By ILTV Israel News, September 1, 2025

 On today’s episode of ILTV’s Daily News: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu convenes the security cabinet as Israel’s war plans in Gaza press ahead; we take a closer look at U.S. President Donald Trump’s bold proposal to turn Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East” after the war; and across Israel, more than 2.5 million children head back to school, marking the start of the new academic year with a mix of resilience, tradition, and hope.