Israel Ready to Hit Houthis Again While Urging US to Take Lead
- Countering last week’s attack may be easier for US coalition
- Hezbollah must back off from Lebanon border: foreign minister
A drone strike near the US embassy in Tel Aviv, Israel, on July 19.
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Israel is prepared to attack Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen again following its air strike last week, the country’s top diplomat said, though would prefer the US-headed maritime security coalition to take the lead role.
Foreign Minister Israel Katz said the Iran-backed militant group is planning fresh attacks after a long-distance Houthi drone killed a man in Tel Aviv on July 19. The Houthis are, he said, undeterred despite Israel’s counter-strike on the Red Sea port of Hodeida the following day.