'Pay a Heavy Price': Netanyahu Issues Stern Warning to Houthis

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Israel launched airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, killing at least six and wounding 86, according to Houthi officials

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PM Benjamin Netanyahu declared: “Those who harm Israel will pay a heavy price,” after repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks

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The Israeli military confirmed hitting multiple Houthi “terrorist” targets, including a presidential compound, power plants, and a fuel depot in Sanaa

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The strikes hit sites linked to Houthi activity, including the presidential palace area, energy facilities, and an oil company depot

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The Huthi-run Saba news agency reported six deaths, 86 wounded, and over 20 critically injured in the Israeli strikes

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Israeli media said Houthis recently fired a missile with a cluster warhead—first of its kind from Yemen—though it fragmented mid-air

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Houthis, backed by Iran, claim attacks on Israel are “solidarity with Gaza.” They vowed continued retaliation after Sunday’s strikes

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Iran’s foreign ministry condemned the Israeli airstrikes, further escalating tensions in the already volatile Middle East conflict

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In response, Houthis have promised retaliation against Israel and its ally United States until the they put an end on the violence in Gaza

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