Israeli Defense Minister Vows to Target Houthi Leadership After Acknowledging Hamas Assassination
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has publicly acknowledged Israel’s role in the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and has threatened to eliminate the leadership of Houthi rebels in Yemen. Katz stated that Israel would conduct severe strikes on Houthi infrastructure and warned that any aggression against Israel would be met with retaliation. His comments underscore Israel’s commitment to targeting threats in the region following the deaths of Haniyeh and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.