Israeli defense chief threatens to retaliate for Houthi missiles
'The fate of Yemen is the same as that of Tehran,' Katz said in a statement, referring to last month's 12-day conflict during which Israel targeted Iran's nuclear and missile programs.
'After striking the head of the snake in Tehran, we will also strike the Houthis in Yemen. Whoever raises a hand against Israel — that hand will be cut off,' the statement said.
Israel has threatened Yemen's Houthi movement — which has been attacking Israel in what it says is solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip — with a naval and air blockade if its attacks on Israel persist.
Since the start of Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis, who control most of Yemen, have been firing at Israel and at shipping in the Red Sea, disrupting global trade.
Most of the dozens of missiles and drones they have launched have been intercepted or fallen short. Israel has carried out a series of retaliatory strikes.
Mike Huckabee, US President Donald Trump's ambassador to Israel, posted on X: 'We thought we were done with missiles coming to Israel, but Houthis just lit one up over us in Israel.
Fortunately, Israel's incredible interception system means we go to the shelter & wait until all clear. Maybe those B2 bombers need to visit Yemen!'
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