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Houthi spokesperson confirms that the U.S.-Houthi ceasefire agreement excludes Israel.

Yemeni Houthis announced on Wednesday that their ceasefire agreement with the U.S. does not involve shielding Israel, implying that their maritime attacks disrupting global commerce and testing world authorities will persist. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump declared an end to American bombing...

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Yemen's Houthis have declared that their ceasefire agreement with the U.S. does not encompass...
Yemen's Houthis have declared that their ceasefire agreement with the U.S. does not encompass Israel, indicating that their shipping attacks, which have interfered with international trade and tested global powers, are unlikely to completely cease. On Tuesday, President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. would discontinue aerial bombings...

Houthi spokesperson confirms that the U.S.-Houthi ceasefire agreement excludes Israel.

Yemen's Houthis Refuse to Halt Attacks on Israel

The Houthis in Yemen have made it clear that a recent ceasefire agreement doesn't include sparing Israel, according to their chief negotiator. The group has been attacking ships and even claimed responsibility for targeting Israel with drones.

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the U.S. would cease bombing the Iran-aligned Houthis in Yemen. The Houthis had agreed to stop attacking U.S. ships, Trump said. However, Oman mediated the ceasefire deal to halt attacks on U.S. vessels only.

Since January, there have been no reports of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea area. Yet, Houthi negotiator Mohammed Abdulsalam told Reuters that the agreement does not apply to Israel in any way. He added that as long as the U.S. commits to halting its attacks on the Houthis, the group would halt their attacks.

However, the Houthis later claimed they had targeted Israel with drones in a televised address. They threatened to carry out strikes against the U.S. if Washington resumes its attacks on Yemen. Israel claimed it had intercepted a drone launched from the east, although some media reported that a missile which was launched from Yemen fell outside the country's borders.

While tensions between the U.S. and the Houthis may have eased, the group has a history of targeting Israel-linked vessels or targets. This is particularly notable given the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which began abruptly in October 2023.

According to reports, the U.S. military has struck more than 1,000 targets in Yemen since Operation Rough Rider started in March 2024. These strikes have allegedly resulted in the death of hundreds of Houthi fighters and leaders.

Yet, the ongoing Houthi threats in the region continue to create instability, complicating international efforts to stabilize Yemen and address broader Middle Eastern security concerns. The heightened tension also contributes to an increased risk of a global cost-of-living crisis due to significant disruptions in global trade caused by Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea.

In conclusion, while a ceasefire may be in place between the Houthis and the U.S., the instability created by their ongoing threats to Israel and involvement in conflicts such as the Gaza war remains a serious concern for global trade and regional stability. The international community will likely need to continue engaging in diplomatic efforts and military actions to address the threats posed by the Houthis and their Iranian backers.

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  • The Houthis' attacks on Israel started after the October 7, 2023, assault by Hamas in Gaza.
  • Major shipping companies have had to reroute their vessels due to the Red Sea crisis caused by Houthi attacks on shipping vessels.
  • The U.S. and UK conducted coordinated airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in January 2024.
  • The Houthi threat has persisted, and their attacks have caused significant disruptions in global trade, leading to increased shipping and insurance costs.
  1. The Houthis in Yemen have explicitly stated that a ceasefire agreement does not cover sparing Israel, as asserted by their chief negotiator.
  2. The group's attacks extend beyond ships in the Red Sea, with reports of them claiming responsibility for targeting Israel with drones.
  3. The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which began in October 2023, has seen the Houthis target Israel-linked vessels or targets.
  4. The U.S. military has conducted over 1,000 strikes in Yemen since Operation Rough Rider started in March 2024, resulting in the death of numerous Houthi fighters and leaders.
  5. The continued threats by the Houthis create instability in the region, complicating international efforts to stabilize Yemen and address broader Middle Eastern security concerns.
  6. The Houthi attacks on shipping vessels in the Red Sea have contributed to significant disruptions in global trade, leading to an increased risk of a global cost-of-living crisis due to increased shipping and insurance costs.

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