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Strike on Houthi-controlled Yemen approved by Gallant this morning

By Emanuel Fabian 20 July 2024, 7:35 pm 7 Edit

Emanuel (Mannie) Fabian is The Times of Israel's military correspondent

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (center) meets with top defense officials before approving Israeli airstrikes on Yemen, July 20, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant (center) meets with top defense officials before approving Israeli airstrikes on Yemen, July 20, 2024. (Ariel Hermoni/Defense Ministry)

The Israeli airstrike in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on the country was approved this morning by Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Gallant’s office releases photos from a meeting the minister held this morning with senior military officials, during which the strike was approved.

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