TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Houthi militia wealth was in the international spotlight because he helped Hamas to fight Israel. In addition to Hezbollah, Yemen’s Houthis have reportedly launched airstrikes on Israel repeatedly since the outbreak of Israel vs. Israel fighting Palestine on October 7, 2023.
On Tuesday, October 31 2023, the Houthi government in Sanaa, Yemen, confirmed that it had launched a number of drones and missiles at Israel as a form of support for Palestine. “Our Armed Forces have released ballistic missiles and cruise missiles as well as a number of drones in quite large numbers to target several targets in the Israeli-occupied territory,” said Yahya Saree, spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces.
Since appearing in the 1990s, the name of the Houthi militia has often appeared in the news regarding the conflict over power in Yemen. Apart from that, Yemen’s Houthis are also known for their alliance with Iran and their involvement in conflicts in the Middle East. Here are the facts about Yemen’s Houthis.
History and Formation
The Houthi group in Yemen was formed in 1990 and is known as Ansar Allah. It is named for its leader, Hussein Badreddin al-Houthi, who became a local hero for promoting the restoration of Zaidism and his hostility toward the governments of Yemen, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. The conflict between the Yemeni government and the Houthis has been going on for more than two decades.
The Houthi group, or generally read as Houthi, was originally an armed political Islam movement, originating from Sa’dah in North Yemen in the 1990s. Even though it follows the Shia Zaidiyah sect, this group is also said to have Sunni elements.
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Quoting Themedialine.org, the Houthis were formed as a response to the merger of North and South Yemen, which brought Ali Abdullah Saleh to power as leader of the Republic of Yemen. The Yemeni government led by Ali Abdullah Saleh, supported by the United States and Saudi Arabia, has further increased tensions between Sunnis and Shiites in the region.
Ideology of Yemen’s Houthis
Hussein Badruddin al-Houthi led this movement until 2004 before being killed. After that, leadership was taken over by Abdul-Malik Badruddin al-Houthi. With continuous support from Yahya Badruddin al-Houthi who has always been a senior leader.
Apart from that, there is a high-ranking commander named Abdul-Karim Badruddin al-Houthi. The Houthi militia group has been active since 1994 and began armed in 2004. Their headquarters are in Sa’dah, Yemen, while their operational areas include Yemen and Saudi Arabia. The Houthis carry the ideology of the Zaidiyyah Awakening, Anti-imperialism and Anti-Zionism.
Affiliated With Many Countries
Yemen’s Houthis are allied with several countries, including Iran, Syria, North Korea and Russia. This group is also reported to have links to the General National Congress of Yemen and Hezbollah. Besides Saudi Arabia, the United States, and the Republic of Yemen, the Houthis have tensions with a number of countries, including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Qatar, Senegal, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, and Somalia.
Involved in Various Battles
The Houthi militia group was involved in various battles, including the Houthi Uprising in Yemen, Yemen’s Operation Scorched Earth, Operation Blow to the Head, Battle of Sa’dah, Siege of Dammaj, Battle of Sana’a, Yemeni Coup, and Conflicts in Najran, Jizan, and Asir .
The Houthi militia also took part in the Yemeni Civil War, involving the Battle of Ad Dali’, the Lahij Uprising, the Battle of Aden, the Abyan Operation from March to August 2015, the Shabwah Operation from March to August 2015, the Sana’a Governorate Operation from 2015 to the present, the Battle of Midi Harbor, and the Battle of Taiz from 2015 to the present.
According to a Reuters report, this Shia minority group is fighting against the Yemeni government which is supported by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Saudi Arabia and the UAE, which adhere to Sunni teachings, have provided protection to several high-ranking Yemeni officials who fled Houthi attacks.
Most recently, the Houthis participated in attacking Israel to defend Palestine. The Houthi armed forces attacked Israeli territory with ballistic missiles and cruise missiles as well as a large number of drones.
In 2010, the Houthi group acquired sufficient combat capabilities to face air and ground attacks from Saudi Arabian forces. Since then, they began to expand and control wider areas in Yemen until they reached Sanaa. Currently, UN data indicates that the number of Houthi troops reaches around 75 thousand. There is evidence of military support from Iran through the supply of missiles and military drones.
RIZKI DEWI AYU | RT.COM | REUTERS | THE MEDIA LINE
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