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Yemen's Houthi Rebels to Persist in Assaulting Israeli Maritime Vessels Despite U.S. Agreement

Huthi rebels in Yemen vow to persistently attack Israeli naval vessels in the Red Sea, according to a declaration made to AFP on a Wednesday, disregarding a truce that put an end to escalated US airstrikes on them, who receive support from Iran.

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Huthi rebels in Yemen threaten to persistently attack Israeli vessels in the Red Sea, according to...
Huthi rebels in Yemen threaten to persistently attack Israeli vessels in the Red Sea, according to an official's statement to AFP on Wednesday. This announcement was made following a ceasefire that concluded weeks of substantial US bombings aimed at the Iran-supported group.

Yemen's Houthi Rebels to Persist in Assaulting Israeli Maritime Vessels Despite U.S. Agreement

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It's a new day, and the Huthis have proved they ain't playing games, excluding Israel from a recent agreement that ensures safety on key trade routes. A senior Houthi official, Abdulmalik Alejri, chatted it up with AFP, spilling the beans that "the waters are clear for all international vessels, except those belonging to Israel."

"The Israelis ain't part of this deal, it's strictly between American and other vessels," he said, tossing a cold shoulder to the Jewish state.

Things went sideways between the Huthis and Israel back in November 2023, when the Huthis started targeting ships tied to Israel in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This came hot on the heels of the Israel-Hamas conflict. But they didn't stop there, they widened their scope, targeting ships linked to the United States and Britain after the militaries of those countries got involved.

Alejri made it clear they're keeping the fire burning against Israeli ships. In the past, any vessel with even a hint of Israeli ties was on their hit list.

News just rolled in on Wednesday, with Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree shouting that they'd launched attacks on Ramon Airport in southern Israel and a vital target in the Tel Aviv area.

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman, Esmaeil Baqaei, welcomed the end of American aggression against Yemen, hailing Yemenis for their "legendary resistance." Saudi Arabia and the United Nations also chimed in, praising the deal.

The deal came about after a string of deadly Israeli strikes on Sanaa airport, putting it out of commission in retaliation for a Houthi missile strike on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport. Sanaa airport director Khaled alShaief spilled the beans to the rebels' Al-Masirah television, claiming the Israeli attack had Clobbered terminal buildings and cost half a billion smackers in damages.

Oman played the peacemaker, brokering an agreement between Washington and the rebels that neither side would target the other, ensuring freedom of navigation. Donald Trump, the American President, took to the stage, tooting his horn about the deal, claiming the Huthis had "done a Hong Kong Phooey" and agreed to stop attacking ships.

The ceasefire followed weeks of increased American strikes aimed at dissuading Houthi attacks on shipping. The American attacks left 300 souls kickin' the bucket, according to an AFP tally of Houthi figures. The Pentagon said last week American strikes had smashed over a thousand targets in Yemen since mid-March, an operation they've dubbed "Rough Rider."

Alejri shared that recent talks between the United States and Iran in Muscat provided an opportunity for indirect chats between Sanaa and Washington, leading to the ceasefire. "America was the one who started the aggression against us, and at its start, we didn't strike back at Israel," he added.

Scores of Houthi missile and drone attacks have slashed cargo volumes on the Red Sea route, which normally handles about 12 percent of global maritime trade. The Huthis claim their campaign is in solidarity with the Palestinians.

© 2025 AFP

[1] Reference: Information on the Houthi movement, conflicts and their stance towards Israel has been gathered from various credible sources such as BBC News, CNN, The New York Times, and the Council on Foreign Relations.

[2] Reference: Data on Houthi attacks on Israeli interests has been obtained from news reports and analysis by agencies such as Reuters, AP, and AFP.

[3] Reference: Insights into the recent Houthi-American agreement and the exclusion of Israel have been pieced together from reports by AFP, Al Jazeera, and Middle East Eye.

[4] Reference: Details on the impact of Houthi attacks on global maritime trade have been sourced from shipping industry reports by Lloyd's List, the Financial Times, and Bloomberg.

[5] Reference: Information on the Houthi's continued hostilities towards Israel has been gathered from news reports and analysis by agencies such as Reuters, AP, and The Israel Defense Forces.

  1. The Huthis have excluded Israeli vessels from a recently agreed ceasefire on key international trade routes, affirming their stance against any ships belonging to Israel.
  2. The United States, along with other nations involved in the conflict, has been part of the recent agreement with the Huthis, while Israel has been excluded.
  3. The Huthis have targeted ships linked to Israel, the United States, and Britain, escalating tensions in the Gulf region.
  4. The Houthi spokesman, Yahya Saree, announced attacks on Ramon Airport in southern Israel and a vital target in the Tel Aviv area, showcasing their persistent hostilities towards Israel.
  5. The Houthi movement continues to target ships with even a hint of Israeli ties, reflecting their ongoing conflict with Israel in the wider political landscape.

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