Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Tuesday that senior Houthi figures are fleeing the Yemeni capital of Sanaa, abandoning civilians as Israeli airstrikes continue to target the Iran-backed group.

“The remnants of the Houthi leadership are escaping Sanaa,” Katz stated. “As with other radical Islamist terror leaders, they prioritize their own safety while leaving residents behind.”

He drew parallels to Hamas leaders — some of whom, he noted, operate from “luxury hotels in Qatar.”