In the wake of recent Israeli airstrikes that killed senior Houthi officials in Yemen, including the group's Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi, the Israeli government has moved its cabinet and security meetings to undisclosed locations amid heightened security concerns.

The decision was announced Sunday morning, just days after the precision strike in Sanaa, which reportedly targeted a high-level Houthi government gathering. The operation, described by the Israeli military as intelligence-driven and time-sensitive, has triggered threats of retaliation from Houthi leadership and raised fears of cross-border escalation.

Government sources confirmed that both the regular cabinet session and the Diplomatic-Security Cabinet meeting were relocated to fortified compounds. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to brief ministers on the evolving security situation and contingency plans for potential retaliatory attacks.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has announced a boycott of the meetings, citing internal disputes over budget allocations for school security—a move that adds further tension to an already volatile political climate.

Israeli defense officials have not reported specific threats from Yemen but are treating the situation with caution. Overnight, a ballistic missile launched from Houthi-controlled territory was intercepted far from Israeli airspace, underscoring the risk of long-range retaliation.

The relocation of government meetings marks a rare shift in protocol and reflects growing concerns over the regional fallout from Israel’s expanding military operations. Analysts warn that the strike in Yemen could deepen hostilities and complicate Israel’s diplomatic posture in the region.