Houthis warn against Somaliland-Israel normalisation, threaten continued fighting

Middleeastmonitor | 22-05-2026 10:06pm |

Mahdi al-Mashat, the head of the Houthi-affiliated Supreme Political Council in Sanaa, condemned Somaliland's efforts to normalize relations with Israel, labeling it a significant error that poses a threat to Yemen and regional stability. In his address, he cautioned against potential "American or Zionist aggression" targeting Yemen and the broader region, asserting that his forces remain prepared to fight until the complete liberation of Yemeni territory. Al-Mashat also expressed unwavering support for Palestine, Lebanon, and Iran, while criticizing what he referred to as the "Greater Israel" project and the ongoing conflict with Iran, which he claimed aims to eliminate the primary obstacle to Israeli ambitions in the area.

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