Sanaa: Yemen's Houthi leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, accused the US on Thursday of encouraging Israel to stall and violate its obligations under the Gaza ceasefire agreement. In a televised speech, al-Houthi warned of military action, including missile strikes, drone attacks, and naval operations, if the US and Israel attempted to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza.
According to Anadolu Agency, al-Houthi stated, "The US is encouraging Israel to renege on its obligations, even though they are primarily humanitarian." He emphasized the importance of providing tents and caravans to Gaza, given that a significant number of homes have been completely destroyed. The Houthi leader highlighted that only a limited number of tents had been allowed in, covering just 8% of the urgent needs of displaced Palestinians in Gaza.
Al-Houthi further mentioned that Hamas and other Palestinian resistance factions had fulfilled their obligations under the first phase of the ceasefire agreement, while "the Israeli enemy has failed to meet all of its commitments." He also accused Israel of obstructing the evacuation of injured Palestinians for medical treatment through the Rafah border crossing with Egypt, citing Israeli intransigence on the matter.
Addressing US President Donald Trump's proposal to take over Gaza and relocate Palestinians elsewhere, al-Houthi warned of intervention through missile strikes, drones, and naval operations if the US and Israel proceeded with the plan. Trump's proposal has faced widespread condemnation from Palestinians, Arab countries, and many other nations, including Canada, France, Germany, and the UK.
In light of the situation, Egypt announced it would propose a plan to rebuild Gaza without displacing its population. The current conditions in Gaza have been described as dire, with its residents facing shortages of basic necessities due to an 18-year blockade imposed by Israel. A ceasefire agreement has been in place since January 19, halting a conflict that has caused significant loss of life and destruction in the region.