Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, has warned of severe reprisals, referencing the “10 biblical plagues,” after Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched missile attacks on Israeli targets. The threats follow the Houthis’ retaliation for the assassination of Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi and other officials, Al Jazeera reported.

The Houthis recently targeted the Israeli-owned tanker Scarlet Ray in the Red Sea. In response, Israel has conducted airstrikes on Houthi-held areas, including Sanaa. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire in May, the Houthis have continued attacks, citing support for Palestinians as justification.

The situation remains tense, with both sides escalating military actions in the region, according to Al Jazeera.