Why it matters:
This development highlights the strong will of the Yemenis in supporting the oppressed people of Palestine under sever Israeli blockade in Gaza despite the U.S.-led aggressions in Yemen.
The big picture:
The letter is part of Yemen’s broader strategy to exert pressure on the Israeli regime, particularly after its refusal to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza. It comes in the wake of significant military strikes by the U.S. on Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, and other provinces.
What he’s saying:
Yemeni Foreign Minister’s letter to UN bodies, the Arab League, and regional organizations emphasizes that Yemen will resume naval operations against Israeli ships unless the Israeli regime permits humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. The ultimatum, issued by Yemen’s leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, underscores the pressure on the Israeli regime to comply with international humanitarian expectations.
Key points:
- Yemen has explicitly stated its intention to block Israeli ships due to the Israeli regime’s genocidal campaign in Gaza.
- Yemen’s leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, gave the Israeli regime a four-day window to allow aid into Gaza before resuming military actions against Israeli ships.
- The letter follows a period of military strikes by the U.S. on Yemen, further intensifying the geopolitical stakes.
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