Oman Discloses Truce between Houthis and US, Simultaneously, Israel Initiates Fresh Assaults on Yemeni Rebels
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Title: New Ceasefire Agreement Announced Between the U.S. and Yemeni Houthi Rebels
Listen up mate, we've got some news for ya. The Houthi rebels in Yemen and the posh cats at the White House have called a truce, claimed Omani Foreign Minister Badr Al-Busaidi, following Donald Trump's announcement that the U.S. would cease strikes against the Iran-backed insurgents.
"Bob's your uncle," said Bushaidi, after discussions and dealings brokered by the Sultanate of Oman with the U.S. and the rebels in Sanaa. "Both parties have agreed to a ceasefire, and neither will target the other, including American ships, in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait." This truce, the Omani mediator added, will maintain "freedom of navigation and the smooth flow of international maritime commerce."
Trump had previously shared the scoop that the Houthi rebels "don't want to fight anymore" and that the U.S. would stop bombing them. "They've surrendered," said Trump. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt hailed this as a "massive victory" and declared that the world is "safer with President Trump calling the shots."
However, Houthis political leader Mahdi Al-Mashat kept his gob shut over Trump's announcement, but did promise a "swift response" against Israel, the U.S.'s favorite mate.
So, what the hell are these Houthi rebels? They fancy themselves as pals with the Palestinians and have claimed dozens of missile and drone attacks against Israel since the war kicked off in the Gaza Strip. They have also taken potshots at ships believed to be linked to Israel off the coast of Yemen on a vital trade route. In return, the U.S. under Joe Biden's presidency launched raids against the rebel hideouts in Yemen since January 2024, and these attacks have intensified since Trump took over.
Tarmac Takedown in Sanaa Airport
The ceasefire yarn was spun just hours after Israeli aerial bombings, orchestrated by the Israeli army, shut down Sanaa Airport by blasting the international terminal, killing three people according to the rebels. The army proudly declared that they had "completely put out of business" the airport. "The runways, planes, and airport equipment were eliminated," said the army in a statement, adding they'd also nailed "several power plants" in the Sanaa region and a "cement factory" north of the capital.
The Houthi crew warned they wouldn't leave it there and issued a statement saying "the aggression will not go unanswered." They swore that Yemen would not shy away from supporting the Palestinians in Gaza.
On Monday, Israeli strikes on Houthi-controlled regions in western Yemen left four dead, according to the Houthi health ministry. Israel claimed the attacks targeted Houthi infrastructure "in response to the repeated attacks by the Houthi terrorist group against the State of Israel." The target in Hodeidah Port (West) was used for "the transfer of Iranian weapons and military equipment," according to Israel.
Since the start of the war in the Gaza Strip, the Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for dozens of missile and drone attacks against the Jewish state. A majority of the attacks have been thwarted. However, on Sunday, a missile fired by the Houthi rebels crashed inside the perimeter of Ben Gurion Airport, near Tel Aviv. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swore revenge, promising "lots of boom!"
So, what now? Well, mates, this truce is expected to bring stability to the shipping routes around the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint for global trade and energy shipments. But whether this truce will stick remains to be seen. Stay tuned.
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- The ceasefire between the U.S. and Yemeni Houthi rebels, announced in 2023, was brokered by Oman and agreed upon by both parties, including the cessation of attacks on American ships in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandib Strait.
- The Houthi rebels, allies of the Palestinians, have been involved in conflicts in Yemen, Gaza Strip, and have targeted Israeli ships and infrastructure.
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- Recently, the Houthi rebels have been involved in missile and drone attacks against Israel, one of which hit Ben Gurion Airport in 2023. The Israeli military responded with strikes against Houthi-controlled regions in Yemen.
