Zamir has emphasized the shift to sending a draft notice to every 16.5-year-old haredi male, something which has generally not been done in the past.
"I have said many times that anyone who attacks the State of Israel will pay the price," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated.
The IDF struck various locations across Sanaa, including Sanaa International Airport, electric power stations, and a cement factory, to weaken the Houthis.
Hamas could still avoid increased attacks if it cuts a deal before mid-May.
This was in reaction to the IDF conducting a wide array of air strikes across Yemen on Sanaa International Airport, electric power stations, and a cement factory, to weaken the Houthis.
The IDF confirmed that one of the other locations struck was al-Imran cement factory, located to the north of Sanaa.
Gantz said Israel “cannot allow a direct and significant threat to its citizens on any border,” and insisted the country must retain security control and operational freedom in Gaza.
The IDF also said an additional Hamas terrorist serving in the terror group's sniper array had surrendered.
Alon noted a correlation between the intensity of IDF operations and increased violence by captors, who vent their frustration on hostages.
If the government once again asks the public to brace for a prolonged and intense campaign, it owes it a clear explanation of intent.
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