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The presence of a Houthi official on Facebook raised new statements regarding the Saudi coalition's claims. Hazem Al-Asad, a Houthi official, strongly rejected recent reports that claimed this group attacked Mecca, describing these claims as an old lie.
Details of the Saudi Coalition's Claims
In recent days, the coalition led by Saudi Arabia announced that the Houthi group had attacked Mecca, a city considered one of the holiest places for Muslims. These claims have sparked significant international reactions and raised concerns about the security of this sacred city.
Houthi Response to the Claims
Hazem Al-Asad wrote on his account on the social platform X: "The claims regarding targeting Mecca are an old lie that has been used before and no longer deceives anyone." He described these claims as an attempt to tarnish the Houthi group's reputation and create unrest in the region.
This Houthi response comes at a time when tensions in Yemen and the Middle East, in general, are escalating. Repeated attacks on various cities in Yemen and the Saudi coalition's military responses to these attacks have severely worsened the humanitarian situation in the country.
Meanwhile, some analysts believe that these claims could be part of a psychological war between the Saudi coalition and the Houthis. They believe that the aim of these claims is to instill fear and panic among Muslims and to pressure the Houthis to accept the Saudi coalition's conditions.
Ultimately, given the current complex situation in Yemen and the region, the statements of the Houthi official can be seen as an effort to boost the morale of their forces and reject any accusations against this group. This issue reflects the depth of tensions and political challenges in the Middle East, which significantly impacts the region's security and stability.
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