Why it matters:
The remarks by the Yemeni leader underscore growing outrage across the region over Israel’s genocide in Gaza, which he described as one of the most devastating humanitarian catastrophes of modern times.
What he’s saying:
In a televised address marking the second anniversary of the “Al-Aqsa Storm” operation, al-Houthi declared that Israel, with full U.S. backing, has carried out an unprecedented atrocity against the people of Gaza. He said that the Israeli and American attacks have killed or wounded 11 percent of Gaza’s population, calling it a “statistical horror unseen in modern history.”
He condemned Israel’s “deliberate targeting” of journalists, humanitarian workers, and civil defense teams, labeling the actions as war crimes under international law.
Al-Houthi also cited scenes of torture, abductions, and deaths of detainees, alleging Israel used trained dogs against elderly and ill civilians.
Key points:
- Al-Houthi said Israel and the U.S. killed or wounded 11% of Gaza’s population.
- He referred to the genocide as “the crime of the century.”
- Condemned attacks on medics, journalists, and civilians as deliberate war crimes.
- Alleged use of dogs, torture, and desecration of graves by Israeli forces.
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