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After Yemen’s Houthi rebels carried out multiple missile and drone attacks, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz gave a strong warning. He said that if these attacks don’t stop, Israel will start going after the Houthi leaders.
The Houthis, a group in Yemen supported by Iran, have stepped up their attacks on Israel. In the past few weeks, they have fired several missiles and drones. Early Wednesday, a missile from Yemen set off air raid alarms in central Israel. This was the fourth time this happened in just one week. The missile was stopped and no one was hurt, but earlier attacks have caused injuries and damaged property.
In response, Israel has carried out airstrikes on Houthi locations in Yemen. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that Israel will deal with the Houthis as firmly as it has with other groups supported by Iran, like Hamas and Hezbollah. Netanyahu said, “Just as we strongly confronted Iran’s terrorist allies, we will do the same with the Houthis.”
Defense Minister Katz backed this position, saying Israel is ready to increase its military efforts by directly targeting Houthi leaders. He added, “The Houthis are making a serious mistake by challenging us. We will make them pay a heavy price.”
The current fight between Israel and the Houthis highlights the wider tensions in the region, especially involving Iran and its allied groups. The Houthis’ attacks on Israel are seen as part of Iran’s plan to use its allies to put pressure on Israel, spreading the conflict beyond usual war zones. Israel’s determination to respond to these threats shows its general approach to security: acting early to prevent risks to its safety.
The situation has raised worries around the world, with many asking for calm to stop the conflict from spreading across the region. The United Nations has encouraged all sides to talk and avoid steps that could make the Middle East even more unstable. At the same time, the United States has repeated its backing for Israel’s right to protect itself, calling the Houthi attacks acts of terrorism.
In the end, the conflict between Israel and the Houthi rebels is getting worse, and there’s a risk it could turn into a bigger fight. Israel is warning the Houthis and using its military to stop their threats. Meanwhile, the Houthis keep attacking, showing they’re ready to test Israel’s defenses. The situation is unstable, and the world is watching closely, hoping to prevent things from getting worse.
BY – NIKITA
