Netanyahu and Katz Warn Iran of Sevenfold Retaliation After Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz have issued stern warnings to Iran following a series of Israeli airstrikes targeting Houthi infrastructure in Yemen. The strikes were in retaliation to a Houthi missile attack on Ben-Gurion Airport in Israel. Netanyahu emphasized that Israel will respond forcefully to any attacks, stating, "Anyone who attacks the State of Israel will pay the price." He detailed the military actions, noting that Israel had struck Hodeidah port and Sanaa airport, which he claimed supports the Houthi terrorist army.
Katz reinforced the message, warning that Israel would strike back sevenfold against any aggression. He specifically mentioned the destruction of Sanaa airport as part of the retaliatory measures. Both leaders pointed to Iran as the main supporter of the Houthis, with Katz describing the strikes as a warning to the 'head of the Iranian octopus,' indicating that Iran would bear full responsibility for any Houthi attacks on Israel.
In response, senior Houthi official Mohammed al-Bukhaiti stated that the group would escalate its response to Israeli actions, targeting previously untouched Israeli sites. The Houthis have vowed to continue their operations in the Red Sea and against Israel until the aggression against Gaza ceases, according to Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthi Political Council.
Amidst these tensions, a ceasefire agreement between the Houthis and the United States was announced, though the Houthis clarified they would persist in targeting Israeli ships until aid reaches Gaza. This development underscores the ongoing conflict and the broader regional implications involving multiple actors.
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, said his country continues to face major challenges, including threats from the Islamic Republic, and will defend itself by relying on its military and security prowess. https://t.co/kclswX8ZfB
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"What we did to Hezbollah, Hamas, Assad, and the Houthis, we will do to you as well in Tehran" https://t.co/r5GyRaG7rW
