Following the Israeli army's attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen, Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel is striking this Iran-backed militia on behalf of the entire international community. The Israeli army has launched attacks against Houthi militants in Yemen in recent hours. In this context, on Thursday, December 29, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the attacks by the Israeli Air Force on 'strategic Houthi targets in the port of Hodeidah and deep in Yemen,' describing this action as a response to 'the repeated Houthi attacks against civilian targets in Israel.' Forces from this Iran-backed militia attacked a school in Ramat Gan on Wednesday evening, December 28, which, according to Israeli sources, although no one was injured, left significant damage. In response to this Houthi action, dozens of Israeli fighter jets attacked Houthi positions in the port of Hodeidah and, for the first time, in Sanaa, the capital of Yemen, which is under Houthi control. The Israeli Prime Minister also stated that the Houthis 'do not only attack us, but they attack the entire world. They attack international shipping and trade lines. Therefore, when Israel acts against the Houthis, it acts on behalf of the entire international community. The Americans and many others understand this well.' According to Benjamin Netanyahu, 'after Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Assad regime in Syria, the Houthis are almost the last arm of the [Islamic Republic of] Iran's axis of evil.' The Israeli Prime Minister also emphasized that the Houthis 'are realizing this and will understand that anyone who harms Israel will pay a very heavy price.' After the start of the Israeli army's attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen, Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz emphasized that anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have their hand cut off. Daniel Hagari, a spokesperson for the Israeli army, also warned the Iran-backed group after Israel's retaliatory attacks that Israel will not hesitate to defend itself and its citizens.
Netanyahu: Houthis are the last arm of the Islamic Republic's axis of evil
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced military strikes against Houthi positions in Yemen, framing the action as a defense against repeated Houthi attacks on Israel. He emphasized that the Houthis represent a significant threat not only to Israel but to global security, linking them to Iran's broader axis of evil. This escalation highlights the ongoing regional tensions and Israel's commitment to countering Iranian influence.
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📰 What Happened
Israel attacked Houthi positions in Yemen, claiming to act on behalf of the international community.
- Israeli army attack Houthi positions in Yemen
- Israeli Air Force attack strategic Houthi targets in Hodeidah and Sanaa
- Benjamin Netanyahu announce Houthi militia
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Israel's military actions against the Houthis signify a broader confrontation with Iranian influence.
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