Abdulmalik al-Houthi: Saudi Arabia is the main aggressor against Yemen

Abdulmalik al-Houthi, the leader of the Ansar Allah movement (Houthis), in his recent speech in Saada province of Yemen, identified Saudi Arabia as the "main and unjust aggressor" against Yemen. In this speech, held on October 22, 2023, al-Houthi specifically referred to the siege that he claims Saudi Arabia, with U.S. support, has imposed on areas controlled by the Houthis.

Analysis of the Current Situation in Yemen

Al-Houthi further added that Saudi Arabia's hostile policies are deliberately designed to destabilize Yemen. He announced that the Houthis are taking actions in response to Saudi attacks on Sana'a International Airport. These claims come at a time when Sana'a Airport is recognized as a key point for the entry of humanitarian aid into Yemen.

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Response to Saudi Accusations

The leader of the Houthis also described Saudi accusations that his group launched drones towards the holy city of Mecca as a "vile lie." He interpreted these claims as an attempt by Saudi Arabia to justify and rationalize its actions against the people of Yemen. Al-Houthi stated: "They are trying to justify what they are doing to our people and, in this way, provoke others to support them."

These remarks come at a time when the humanitarian crisis in Yemen has sharply escalated, with millions of people in the country suffering from famine and lack of access to basic services due to the war and siege. Al-Houthi clearly emphasized the necessity of resistance and continuing the struggle to maintain Yemen's independence, calling for greater unity among the people of Yemen.

Possible Consequences

Given the ongoing tensions and al-Houthi's harsh statements, the situation in Yemen is moving towards becoming more critical. Many believe that the continuation of these tensions could have serious consequences for regional security and may lead to an escalation of conflicts. This is while the humanitarian crisis in Yemen requires immediate attention and action from the international community.

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