Houthi leader threatens attacks on Israel if Gaza war resumes

Abdulmalik al-Houthi, the leader of the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen, has threatened to launch attacks on Israel if the war in Gaza resumes.

In a statement made for Ramadan, al-Houthi reaffirmed his group’s commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and resistance groups, particularly Hamas’ military wing, the Qassam Brigades.

We emphasize our firm stance and our religious, humanitarian, and moral commitment to supporting our Palestinian brothers and the mujahideen in the resistance.

Abdulmalik al-Houthi, the leader of the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

Accusing Israel of stalling and avoiding further steps in the cease-fire process in Gaza.

If war returns to Gaza, we will rain fire upon all areas of the enemy regime (Israel), especially Tel Aviv, which is known as occupied Jaffa.

Abdulmalik al-Houthi, the leader of the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

He further threatened to “resume military intervention against Israel through various means.”

Since November 2023, the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen have launched missile and drone attacks on Israeli targets and Israeli-linked cargo ships in the Red Sea, claiming these actions are in “solidarity with Gaza.”