Yemen’s Houthi Leader Condemns U.S. Role in Gaza Conflict
Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah group, on Tuesday delivered a speech marking Martyrs’ Day in which he sharply criticized Western nations—particularly the United States—for their response to the Palestinian crisis and other regional conflicts.
Highlighting Yemen’s troubled past, al-Houthi stated that the country has historically suffered catastrophic tragedies, with innocent civilians losing their lives despite having no involvement in conflicts. He claimed that, over the past two decades alone, the United States has acknowledged the deaths of millions, a majority of whom were innocent people from Islamic countries.
Al-Houthi described martyrs as “symbols of sacrifice and devotion,” asserting that they serve as role models of resilience, honor, and loyalty for future generations. He warned that societies that fear martyrdom are more likely to surrender to their enemies, thereby weakening their stance on dignity and resistance.
Turning to the conflict in Gaza, al-Houthi accused the United States of being an active accomplice in Israeli “crimes.” He argued that Washington is not a broker of ceasefire but rather contributes to the ongoing crisis. According to him, the Israeli regime continues to violate humanitarian agreements by keeping the Rafah crossing closed, blocking the transfer of the wounded, and relentlessly destroying critical infrastructure.
He further claimed that Israel has approved legislation allowing the execution of Palestinian prisoners and that Israeli prisons have become centers for torture, threats, and humiliation of defenseless individuals. Al-Houthi also accused international institutions of passively observing these developments and criticized the Islamic world for remaining silent and inactive, saying this has left Muslim nations in a weakened and dishonorable position.
His remarks come amid what he described as a deep humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and as the Taliban government in Afghanistan continues implementing ethnically and religiously discriminatory policies four years into its rule.
