Yemen Defense Ministry Warns of Houthi Collusion with ISIS, Qaeda

Yemen's Defense Minister during his meeting with a delegation from the UN Special Envoy’s office for Yemen in the interim capital Aden. (Saba News Agency)
Yemen's Defense Minister during his meeting with a delegation from the UN Special Envoy’s office for Yemen in the interim capital Aden. (Saba News Agency)
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Yemen Defense Ministry Warns of Houthi Collusion with ISIS, Qaeda

Yemen's Defense Minister during his meeting with a delegation from the UN Special Envoy’s office for Yemen in the interim capital Aden. (Saba News Agency)
Yemen's Defense Minister during his meeting with a delegation from the UN Special Envoy’s office for Yemen in the interim capital Aden. (Saba News Agency)

Yemen’s Defense Ministry has issued a stern warning about the peril of the ongoing aggressive actions by the Iran-backed Houthi militias against the army. The ministry called upon the international community to exhibit greater firmness in addressing the unyielding Houthi obstinacy towards peace.

Yemeni Defense Minister Lt. Gen. Mohsen Mohammed al-Daeri raised the alarm about the dangerous collusion between the terrorist Houthi militias and the Al-Qaeda and ISIS organizations with the aim to destabilized liberated regions.

He emphasized that the threat of these militias extends not only within Yemen but also to the wider region and the world.

He made his remarks during a meeting in the interim capital of Aden on Tuesday with the political division team of the UN Special Envoy for Yemen.

According to Saba news agency, Al-Daeri highlighted that the Houthi militias have disregarded all commitments or pacts aimed at establishing peace in Yemen.

He strongly underscored the imperative for the international community and the UN to assume a more resolute role in countering the arrogance and intransigence of the Houthis, who constantly reject peace efforts.

In turn, Yemeni Army Spokesman Brig. Gen. Abdo Majali affirmed the readiness of the military to battle the Houthis

He pointed out that all Houthi violations and attacks on the fronts have proven unsuccessful.

In statements to Asharq Al-Awsat, Majali stated that the army has become more prepared, capable, and well-trained.

“The militias are weak in the face of our well-prepared forces and are being shunned in areas under their control,” he noted.

“Soon, the people will rise against them, and a decisive military solution is the secure path to spare the Yemeni people from these acts of sabotage and terrorism,” added Majali.

Yemeni soldiers, according to Mijalli, have undergone numerous qualifying and specialized courses that have boosted morale and readiness to confront the militias.



EU Ministers Reject Move to Freeze Dialogue with Israel over Gaza War

17 November 2024, Palestinian Territories, Bureij: A general view of the destruction caused by Israeli strikes in Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. (Omar Ashtawy Apaimages/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa)
17 November 2024, Palestinian Territories, Bureij: A general view of the destruction caused by Israeli strikes in Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. (Omar Ashtawy Apaimages/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa)
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EU Ministers Reject Move to Freeze Dialogue with Israel over Gaza War

17 November 2024, Palestinian Territories, Bureij: A general view of the destruction caused by Israeli strikes in Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. (Omar Ashtawy Apaimages/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa)
17 November 2024, Palestinian Territories, Bureij: A general view of the destruction caused by Israeli strikes in Bureij refugee camp in the central Gaza Strip. (Omar Ashtawy Apaimages/APA Images via ZUMA Press Wire/dpa)

European Union foreign ministers on Monday rebuffed a proposal to suspend political dialogue with Israel put forward by the bloc's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, who cited concerns about possible human rights violations in the war in Gaza.

Borrell had written to the ministers ahead of Monday's meeting in Brussels, citing "serious concerns about possible breaches of international humanitarian law in Gaza".

But Borrell and other officials said the ministers did not approve the move.

"Most of the member states considered that it was much better to continue having (a) diplomatic and political relationship with Israel," Borrell told a press conference after the meeting.

"But at least I put on the table all the information produced by United Nations organisations and every international organisation working in Gaza and the West Bank and in Lebanon in order to judge the way the war is being waged."

Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski told reporters: "We know that there are tragic events in Gaza, huge civilian casualties, but we do not forget who started the current cycle of violence."

The political dialogue is enshrined in a broader agreement on relations between the EU and Israel, including extensive trade ties, that entered into force in June 2000.

A suspension would have needed approval from all 27 EU countries.

In a blog post last week, Borrell accused Israel of repeatedly not heeding pleas from the EU to respect international law in Gaza.

Israel has rejected accusations that it is violating international law in the enclave. It says its forces distinguish between civilians and combatants and the Israeli military acts with proportionality to any threat.

The EU has struggled to find a strong united position on the Gaza war, which was triggered by attacks by Hamas Palestinian fighters on Israel on Oct. 7 last year.

The bloc has called on Hamas to release all Israeli hostages and on both sides to respect international law. Gaza health authorities say Israel's campaign has killed nearly 44,000 people.