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Netanyahu Vows Forceful Action Against Houthis as Israel Prepares to Escalate Yemen Attacks

Dec 22, 2024, 03:45 PM

Israel is preparing to escalate its attacks against the Houthi rebels in Yemen and plans to involve other countries in the offensive. Israeli officials expect Houthi attacks to intensify in the coming weeks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel would act forcefully against the Houthis, similar to its actions against other Iranian proxies, and urged Israelis to have patience and adhere to Home Front Command directives. Israel has communicated to the United States expectations for increased US attacks on the Houthis and emphasized that it is cooperating with the US and other nations.