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The leader of the Houthi movement in Yemen, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, warned on Friday that Tel Aviv would be “under fire” if Israel resumed its war against the Gaza Strip. His statement, delivered on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan, was reported by the Houthi-affiliated “Saba” news agency. It comes amid reports of failure in the second round of truce agreement negotiations.

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Al-Houthi stated, “We reaffirm our firm stance and our religious, humanitarian, and moral commitment to supporting the Palestinian people and our brothers in the Palestinian resistance factions, particularly the Al-Qassam Brigades,” Hamas‘ military wing. He added, “We are closely monitoring Israel’s attempts to evade the ceasefire in Gaza and to circumvent the obligations of the second phase.”

He emphasized that “if the war on Gaza resumes, the entire enemy entity (Israel), primarily Jaffa, known as Tel Aviv, will be under fire,” threatening to resume “military intervention on multiple fronts.”

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Since November 2023, the Houthis have attacked Israeli or Israel-linked shipping in the Red Sea using missiles and drones, as well as targeting sites in Israel. In response, Israeli, American, and British air forces have conducted airstrikes on Houthi positions, as the group is designated a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States. It is believed that the Houthis’ threats to escalate and target maritime navigation will be met with strong opposition from current U.S. President Donald Trump.

On the other hand, analysts believe that these threats serve to distract from the Houthis‘ internal violations, allowing them to revert to military action while avoiding peace commitments.

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Houthi attacks have not only affected Israel but have also had a significant economic impact on regional countries, particularly Egypt and Jordan, both of which have suffered substantial financial losses.

Between October 7, 2023, and January 19, 2025, Israel waged war in Gaza, resulting in over 160,000 Palestinian casualties, including a majority of children and women, and more than 14,000 missing persons.

On Friday evening, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a security assessment meeting with top officials and several ministers to discuss the latest developments in prisoner exchange negotiations. Israeli sources reported that “negotiations did not go well, and the Prime Minister is considering resuming military operations.”

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A ceasefire agreement took effect on January 19, 2025, in Gaza, featuring a prisoner exchange deal structured in three phases, each lasting 42 days. The second phase was scheduled to begin on February 3, the 16th day of the first phase, but Netanyahu blocked it, seeking instead to extend only the initial phase.

The Israeli Prime Minister fears proceeding with the second phase, which calls for an end to the war and the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, as it could lead to the collapse of his governing coalition, which includes far-right ministers opposing such a move. The first phase is set to expire on Saturday without an agreement on transitioning to the second phase.

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The Houthis‘ threats come at a critical moment of heightened tensions in the Middle East. Backed by Iran, the Houthis are one of Yemen’s major armed factions, controlling the capital, Sanaa, and vast parts of the country. The group accuses Israel and the United States of meddling in Yemen’s internal affairs and supporting the Saudi-led coalition, which has been fighting the Houthis since 2015.

Additionally, these threats reflect the ongoing escalation between Israel and Palestinian factions in Gaza. The region has witnessed repeated clashes for years as Israel seeks to weaken Palestinian armed groups and prevent attacks on its territory.