Sunday, July 21, 2024

"Yemen's Houthis pledge 'huge' response to Israel strike as Gaza violence spreads"

I'm a bit surprised that Egypt hasn't taken any action against the Houthis. For the just completed 2023 - 2024 fiscal year the Suez Canal Authority reported a 23.4% ($2.2 billion) drop in transit fees.

From Singapore's Channel News Asia, July 21:

HODEIDA, Yemen: Yemen's Houthi rebels promised a "huge" retaliation against Israel on Sunday (Jul 21) following a deadly strike on the port of Hodeida, as violence sparked by the Gaza war gripped the region.

Israel bombed the Palestinian territory, Lebanon and Yemen in quick succession this week in response to attacks from Iran-backed militant groups....

....MUCH MORE, CNA seems to think it's a pretty big story.