Recently, the conflict between Palestine and Israel has escalated again, attracting the attention of the whole world. At the same time, the Houthis, which are more than 1,000 kilometers away, have also ruthlessly painted themselves into the number one big brother, officially declaring war on Israel, showing strong combat effectiveness.
The Houthis have long been a thorn in the side of Saudi Arabia and other countries, and in 2010 the group showed great strength, not only capturing the Yemeni capital Sana'a, but also driving out Yemen**. However, the Houthi armed group is not without weaknesses, and the biggest weakness of the organization is that its equipment is relatively backward, and it is difficult to compete with the advanced equipment of Saudi Arabia and other countries.
However, the Houthis do not seem to want to solve the problem through head-on clashes, but have resorted to a strategy of guerrilla warfare, using the terrain and popular support to counter the forces of Saudi Arabia and other countries. In many conflicts, the Houthis have used covert tactics to attack the armies of Saudi Arabia and other countries through pre-ambushes and surprise attacks, and have won many victories.
In addition to fighting on Yemen soil, the Houthis have also carried out ship arrest operations in the Gulf of Aden and other areas, attacking a number of oil tankers and cargo ships, which has attracted widespread attention from the international community. These actions have not only given the Houthis more supporters, but also put the group in the spotlight both within Yemen and internationally.
The Israeli side has also shown great concern and fear about the strength and deterrence of the Houthi armed groups. Although Israel has always supported armed opposition groups in Yemen, it has also had to take seriously the powerful offensive of the Houthis.
Under these circumstances, whether the Houthis can maintain their status as the top brother has become the focus of attention in Yemen and the international community. After all, in war, strength and deterrence are one of the key factors that determine victory or defeat. And the reason why the Houthis have become the number one brother is precisely because of their strong strength and deterrence.
However, the Houthis are not without their weaknesses. Although the organization has strong combat effectiveness, its equipment is relatively backward, and it is difficult to compete with the advanced equipment of Israel and other countries. In addition, the Houthi guerrilla warfare tactics also come at a high cost, including loss of personnel and materials.
In this context, the Houthis need to continue to strengthen their capabilities and deterrence to meet the challenges of countries such as Israel. At the same time, the organization also needs to continue to explore new strategies and tactics to better respond to various situations in war. Only then will the Houthis be able to maintain their status as the number one big brother in Yemen and the international community.