Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi, commonly known as Ahmed al-Rahawi, was a prominent Yemeni politician who played a significant role in the Houthi-led government. Born in the Abyan Governorate, Yemen, he was a member of the influential Al-Rahawi tribe. His father, Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi, was also a political figure who was assassinated in the 1970s, which likely influenced Ahmed's entry into politics[2][5]. Al-Rahawi held various local government positions, including Director General and Chairman of the Local Council of Khanfar District, Deputy Governor of Al Mahwit Governorate, and Governor of Abyan Governorate. His experience in managing Yemen’s fractured regional politics was crucial in his rise to national prominence[2][5]. In 2019, he was appointed to the Supreme Political Council, the highest governing body in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, further solidifying his position within the Houthi movement[1][2]. On August 10, 2024, al-Rahawi was named Prime Minister of the Houthi Government of Change and Construction. As Prime Minister, he became a leading figure in the Houthi political project, balancing tribal allegiances with the group's Iran-aligned ideology[1][2]. His leadership was marked by support for resistance movements across the Middle East, including Hezbollah in Lebanon[1]. Tragically, Ahmed al-Rahawi was killed in an Israeli airstrike on August 28, 2025, targeting senior Houthi leaders. His death was seen as a significant blow to the Houthi movement and is expected to further destabilize the fragile political balance in Yemen, intensifying regional tensions involving Israel, Iran, and Saudi Arabia[1][2]. Following his death, his position was transferred to his deputy, Muhammad Ahmed Miftah[5].
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The Houthis claim that the Israeli strike on Sanaa killed Prime Minister Ahmad al-Rahawi and several ministers, sparking outrage and concerns about Israel's involvement in Yemen's civil war.