Israel's defense minister has sparked global attention with a fiery biblical threat against Yemen's Houthi rebels, promising to unleash the "10 plagues of Egypt" in retaliation for renewed missile attacks. The dramatic declaration comes as tensions escalate in the Red Sea region. 🌍🔥
From Ancient Texts to Modern Conflict
Invoking Exodus-era imagery, Defense Minister Israel Katz tweeted: "A plague of darkness, a plague of the firstborn – we will complete all 10 plagues." This Old Testament reference recalls the disasters said to have forced Egypt's pharaoh to free enslaved Israelites – now being weaponized in 21st-century warfare rhetoric. 📜💥
Escalation in the Red Sea
The Houthis have launched over a dozen attacks since October 2023, including Thursday's missile strike near Israeli territory. Israel responded with strikes on Houthi-held areas in Yemen, including the capital Sanaa. The rebel group claims its attacks support Palestinians in Gaza, creating a complex regional chessboard. 🎯🌐
A Cycle of Retaliation
With both sides vowing to intensify attacks after last week's deadly Israeli airstrikes killed Houthi leaders, analysts warn of growing spillover risks from the Gaza conflict. As drones replace locusts and missiles stand in for boils, this modern-day plague narrative shows no signs of ending. ⚠️🕊️
