According to Iran's Press TV on December 27, Yemen's Houthi group warned Israel that if the genocidal war in Gaza continues, Yemen will respond very harshly.
According to the report, Mohammed Atifi, the defense minister of Yemen's "National Salvation **" established by the Houthis, said on the 27th: "If the enemy continues to commit crimes against the Palestinian nation or tries to violate and undermine Yemen's security and sovereignty, we are ready to deal the most severe, painful and powerful blow." ”
Speaking at a joint meeting of military and security leaders, Atifi said: "Yemen has many strategic options and will not hesitate to act if necessary. ”
He said that all Houthi security forces are on high alert and can carry out their duties in cooperation and coordination with the armed forces.
In support of Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip, the Houthis have been launching drone and missile strikes on ships bound for Israeli ports, while also targeting targets in the occupied territories, the report added.
At the same time, the meeting warned the United States not to proceed with plans to form a Washington-led naval coalition to counter Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
"We warn the United States of the consequences if it militarizes the relevant waters in order to serve Israel and undermines the safety of international navigation," the Houthi leadership said. ”
"Anyone who wants to change the Republic of Yemen's firm stance on the oppression of the Palestinian people [by the Israeli regime] will be deterred and stopped," they said. (Compiled by Hu Xue).