Yemen's Houthi rebels say their Chief of Staff Muhammad Abd Al-Karim al-Ghamari, one of the most senior military officials of the group, was killed "while fulfilling his duties".

Without directly blaming Israel for his killing, Houthis said that the conflict with Israel had not ended.

Israel will "receive its deterrent punishment for the crimes it has committed".

The Houthis had fired missiles towards Israel in what they said were acts of solidarity with the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, most of which have been intercepted.

Israel has responded with strikes on Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.

The Houthi announcement offered no specifics on when or how he was killed.

with AP

Australian Associated Press

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