Israel threatens to unleash biblical plagues on Yemen’s Houthis
Summary
Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, has threatened to bring ten biblical plagues upon Yemen's Houthi rebels. This comes amid escalating tensions, with the Houthis increasing their missile attacks on Israel following the assassination of their Prime Minister, Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi. These events have led to more military actions between Israel and the Houthis.Key Facts
- Israel’s defense minister, Israel Katz, threatened the Houthi rebels with biblical plagues.
- The threat was made because the Houthis have increased missile attacks on Israel.
- These attacks are in retaliation for the death of Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi in an Israeli airstrike.
- The Houthis claimed responsibility for a missile attack that hit an Israeli-owned tanker in the Red Sea.
- The Houthis have been launching attacks against Israel, saying they support Palestinians since a war in Gaza began in October 2023.
- The U.S. had previously launched attacks on Houthi-held parts of Yemen but agreed to a ceasefire in May 2023, which did not include actions against Israel.
- Israel has conducted multiple strikes on Yemeni territories controlled by the Houthis, including their capital, Sanaa.
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