Yemen’s Houthi militia conducted funerals for at least 17 militants on Saturday, following joint U.S.-British airstrikes that targeted the Iran-backed group, as reported by the Houthi-run Saba news agency.
The Houthi attacks, involving exploding drones and missiles directed at commercial ships since November 19, have been claimed as a response to Israel’s military actions in Gaza. In retaliation, the United States and Britain initiated airstrikes last month, resulting in the deaths of the Houthi militants.
Saba, in its coverage of the funerals, expressed the resilience of the Yemeni people, stating, “These crimes will not discourage the Yemeni people from continuing their support and backing of their brothers in the Gaza Strip.”
Apart from the airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, the U.S. and Britain have reinstated the militia on a list of terrorist groups, a move influenced by the ongoing turmoil from the Israel-Hamas conflict spreading throughout the region.
The Houthi campaign has also disrupted international shipping, leading some companies to suspend transits through the Red Sea, opting for the longer and costlier route around Africa. The situation reflects the broader impact of the conflict on regional stability and maritime activities.
