Why it matters:
The speech reinforces Yemen's alignment with Palestinian resistance and calls the conflict part of a broader regional confrontation, as the U.S. and the Israeli regime continue their genocide in Gaza.
The big picture:
Al-Houthi positioned himself and the Yemeni movement as part of the regional axis of resistance, pushing back against Israeli incursions and American influence in the Arab world.
The statement comes at a time when Gaza remains under siege, Syria is facing repeated Israeli airstrikes, and Arab states are being drawn further into normalization with the Israeli regime under U.S. pressure.
What he's saying:
Al-Houthi criticized those who call it “intervention,” saying it is outright aggression and a violation of sovereignty.
He said Washington is doing political, financial, and military extortion against Arab governments, saying it takes money from them and funnels weapons to Israel.
He condemned Arab participation in the normalization of ties with the Israeli regime, calling it disgraceful and coerced.
He dismissed claims that Yemen takes orders from Iran, instead praising Tehran’s “honorable stance” on Palestine.
He reaffirmed unwavering support for the Palestinian cause, stating that their position has not and will not weaken.
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