Israel acknowledges that it killed Hamas leader earlier in year

Defense minister threatens similar action against Houthi leadership in Yemen

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Palestinians on Dec. 22 pray over the bodies of the victims of an Israeli strike. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) © AP

JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israel's defense minister has confirmed that Israel assassinated Hamas' top leader last summer and is threatening to take similar action against the leadership of the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.

The comments by Israel Katz appeared to mark the first time that Israel has acknowledged killing Ismail Haniyeh, who died in an explosion in Iran in July. Israel was widely believed to be behind the blast and leaders have previously hinted at its involvement.

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