Israel’s defence chief threatens to retaliate for Houthi missiles

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz vowed to retaliate against Iran-aligned Houthis after his country’s military intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory.
“The fate of Yemen is the same as that of Tehran,” Katz said in a statement, referring to last month’s 12-day conflict during which Israel targeted Iran’s nuclear and missile programmes. “After striking the head of the snake in Tehran, we will also strike the Houthis in Yemen. Whoever raises a hand against Israel — that hand will be cut off,” the statement said.
Israel has threatened Yemen’s Houthi movement – which has been attacking Israel in what it says is solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip – with a naval and air blockade if its attacks on Israel persist.