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Netanyahu and Katz Vow to Hunt Houthi Leaders After Airstrikes on Strategic Targets in Yemen

Dec 26, 2024, 03:58 PM

Following recent Israeli airstrikes in Yemen, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz issued strong statements regarding their commitment to countering Iranian influence and the Houthi movement. Netanyahu declared, 'We will persist in cutting off the terrorist arm of the Iranian axis of evil until we complete the job.' He made these remarks from an air force bunker during the operation. Defense Minister Katz emphasized that Israel would 'hunt down all Houthi leaders,' asserting that none would be able to evade Israel's reach. Katz also highlighted the precision of the airstrikes, which targeted strategic locations in Yemen, including an airport and a port, stating, 'Whoever harms Israel, we will harm them back.' These statements reflect Israel's ongoing strategy to address perceived threats from Iranian-backed groups in the region.