Israel issues divine reprisal threat towards Houthi extremists

Israel vows retaliation against Houthi militants

In the Middle East, tensions between Israel and the Yemeni Houthi militia have escalated once again, with the latest attack marking the third time in less than 24 hours that rockets have been fired from Yemen at Israel.

The attacks, which have been ongoing since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023, are seen as a show of solidarity with the Islamist Hamas. In response, Israel has been conducting a series of air strikes against targets in Yemen.

The latest attack did not appear to be intercepted by air defense, unlike the previous attacks. This time, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz responded with a threat, vowing to retaliate against the Houthi militia with the ten biblical plagues.

According to the Bible, the ten biblical plagues were catastrophes that afflicted Egypt when Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites from slavery. It is unclear how Katz intends to carry out this threat.

On Wednesday, the Houthis used cluster munitions in a rocket attack on Israel for the second time since August. The projectile from the latest attack landed "in an open area outside Israeli territory." Both sides have confirmed that the previous attacks by the Houthis were intercepted by air defense.

The conflict has taken a toll on both sides, with an airstrike last week resulting in the death of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahaui, nine of his ministers, and two other Houthi representatives. The attacks on Israel have prompted a series of air strikes by Israel since the start of the Gaza war.

As the conflict continues, both sides remain vigilant, with air raid sirens sounding frequently in Israel. The international community is urging both sides to exercise restraint and seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The situation remains fluid, and updates are expected in the coming days.