Cairo News Channel reports an urgent update that the Houthi rebels are threatening to escalate their attacks during the month of Ramadan, conducting military drills that simulate assaults on Israeli locations.
Meanwhile, the occupying forces continue to launch hundreds of air raids and artillery shelling, committing crimes across various parts of the Gaza Strip. They are accused of carrying out bloody massacres against civilians and horrendous crimes in invasion areas, amidst a catastrophic humanitarian situation due to the blockade and the displacement of over 90% of the population.
Israeli military aircraft have destroyed entire residential blocks in the Gaza Strip, as part of a policy of total destruction adopted by the occupiers in their ongoing aggression on the Gaza Strip.
Thousands of martyrs and wounded remain unrescued from beneath the rubble due to continuous bombing and the dangerous field conditions. This comes in the context of a suffocating siege on the sector and strict restrictions on the entry of fuel and urgent vital aid to alleviate the dire humanitarian conditions.
The Houthis have intensified their attacks in the Red Sea, employing “submarine weapons” and issuing formal bans on ships linked to Israel, the US, and the UK from sailing in surrounding seas. These moves aim to mirror Israel’s military operations in Gaza and have disrupted a crucial maritime trade route, affecting around 12% of global maritime traffic. The situation has led to heightened global trade tensions and adjusted shipping routes to avoid the Red Sea, incurring additional costs and time.
The UN Security Council discussed the growing threat of these attacks to international shipping and peace, emphasizing the need for collective responsibility to ensure the peace process in Yemen continues. Various nations expressed their commitment to protecting commercial ships and called for de-escalation to prevent further regional conflict.
In Yemen, there is a growing fear among citizens that the Houthis’ actions might provoke a Western or Israeli response, potentially dragging the country into a new conflict. Despite initial support for the Houthis’ stance against Israel, concerns about the repercussions on Yemen’s already fragile situation are rising. Some citizens fear that continuous Houthi aggression could invite retaliatory measures and exacerbate the humanitarian and economic crises in Yemen.
