"There will be no talk of any dialing down of operations before ending the aid blockade in Gaza," the group's foreign minister Jamal Amer told Reuters.
Already, multiple top Israeli sources have confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that the timing of the operation was coordinated with that of the US.
The US launches strikes on Iran-backed Houthis as Gulf nations monitor the impact, seeking signs of deterrence and regional stability.
This comes after the US struck Houthi targets in Yemen on Saturday evening in what a US official described as a message to Iran.
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During the flight, the forces practiced operational coordination between the two militaries to enhance their ability to address various regional threats.
The fact that he has never visited as IDF chief also explains why Halevi's trip is a full three days, whereas typically, such a trip might only be one or two days.
ISIS remains a threat to the region and beyond, and CENTCOM, along with partners and allies, will continue to aggressively pursue these terrorists to protect the homeland,” CENTCOM said.
Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks.
The Houthis have increased the frequency of firing ballistic missiles at Israel for several weeks without any significant breaks.
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