Al-Houthi talks about the response of the resistance axis and its delay and praises Colombia
The leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, has vowed “painful” attacks on Israel from the “Axis of Resistance,” following the targeting of three ships in the Red Sea over the past 24 hours.
In a televised speech on Thursday, al-Houthi stated that “the response is coming from the frontlines of the Axis” in retaliation for the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, the head of the political bureau of the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), in Tehran, and Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur in Beirut’s southern suburbs.
He emphasized that the response would be “painful and impactful,” explaining that planning for the retaliation is one of the reasons for the delay. He also noted that “the enemy’s anxiety and anticipation are part of the response.”
In his speech, al-Houthi praised the action of the Colombian President, who banned the export of coal to Israel to avoid contributing to the suffering of the Palestinian people. He contrasted this with Arab regimes that continue to export fruits and food products to Israel.
Al-Houthi announced new figures for the group’s operations, stating that they carried out 21 operations this week using ballistic and cruise missiles, drones, and naval vessels.
He also mentioned that the number of ships targeted for their connection to Israel and violation of the blockade announced by the Houthis has reached 182 since the beginning of the Israeli war on Gaza.
Additionally, al-Houthi reported that U.S. forces launched five airstrikes in Yemen’s western province of Hodeidah this week.
Targeting of Three Ships
Today, an attack was reported on a ship south of Aden port, according to the British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). This marks the third attack on a vessel in the Red Sea in the past 24 hours.
The UKMTO reported that the ship “SW North Wind 1” sustained minor damage from an explosion that occurred nearby after an encounter with a drone boat 57 nautical miles south of Aden.
The ship and its crew are safe, and the vessel continues its voyage to its next destination.
According to the UKMTO, the ship’s captain reported a total of five explosions in nearby waters on Wednesday.
