Israel shares intelligence leading to U.S. airstrike on Houthi official
- A Houthi official was identified through Israeli intelligence before being targeted by a U.S. airstrike.
- The details were revealed in a leaked chat that included senior members of the Trump administration.
- The incident raises questions about intelligence-sharing and the impact of communication leaks on military operations.
In March 2025, intelligence provided by Israel led to a U.S. airstrike targeting a top missile official of the Houthi group in Yemen. This operation was based on information shared within a Signal messaging group that included senior U.S. officials. The text messages indicated that the target was identified as entering a building, which later collapsed. The leaked messages gained significant attention after being inadvertently shared with Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, who initially suspected them to be part of a disinformation campaign but later confirmed their authenticity. This sparked reactions from various government officials regarding both the content of the messages and the nature of the leak. While the National Security Council reviewed the situation, several officials downplayed the significance of the leak, insisting that the ongoing Houthi operation posed no current threats to U.S. national security. The incident raises questions about intelligence-sharing practices and underscores the volatile situation in the region, highlighting the complexity of military operations and how information can flow between allies.