Netanyahu Says Strikes Against Houthis Helping “Entire World”, Iran Slams “Flagrant Violation”

Israel’s PM Netanyahu has warned Iran-backed Houthis following the country’s air strikes on Yemen on December 19. Netanyahu warned the “last arm of Iran’s axis of evil”, saying the Houthis “will pay a heavy price” if they harm Israel. The warning came after Israel launched strikes against ports and energy infrastructure in Houthi-held parts of Yemen early on December 19. Netanyahu said that when Israel is acting against Yemen’s Houthis, it acts ‘for the entire international community.”Meanwhile, the Israeli military released a video on December 19 said to show airstrikes in Yemen. The Israel Defence Forces also released a second video showing refuelling in the sky of a military jet during the attack. The IDF said that it conducted two waves of strikes in a pre-planned operation that involved 14 fighter jets. n18oc_world n18oc_crux0:00 INTRODUCTION6:36 IRAN, HEZBOLLAH SLAM ISRAEL