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Informed sources in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, have disclosed serious rifts within the ranks of the Houthi group, causing concern among the movement’s senior leadership. These rifts come at a sensitive time, as international pressure mounts due to the Houthis‘ threat to maritime routes and global trade in the Red Sea, prompting intense US and British military strikes.

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Houthi Operations in the Red Sea

According to the source, who preferred not to disclose their identity for security reasons, the continued Houthi operations in the Red Sea and their threat to maritime routes and global trade have sparked widespread international outrage, prompting strong reactions from the United States and Britain, which launched concentrated military strikes against Houthi positions in coastal areas.

These strikes have inflicted severe losses on the Houthis in terms of equipment and lives, worsening the group’s internal situation. Moreover, the timing of these strikes comes at an unbearable moment for Yemen, especially with the spread of famine and economic collapses, exacerbating internal popular discontent.

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Causes of the Rifts

The source explained that the main reasons behind these rifts include several factors, notably the increasing international pressure on the Houthis due to their threat to navigation in the Red Sea, which has led to intensive international military intervention exacerbating the deterioration of the group’s internal situation.

In addition to Yemen‘s humanitarian suffering, the number of people suffering from hunger is increasing, along with economic collapses, increasing internal popular anger against the Houthis‘ practices and policies that worsen citizens’ suffering. Intensive American and British strikes on Houthi positions have weakened their control capabilities and exacerbated internal disagreements among leaders.

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Reactions Within the Group

The senior leadership of the Houthis is attempting to contain these rifts by taking several measures, including redistributing key positions in an attempt to calm the situation and gain the loyalty of field commanders.

Furthermore, the Houthi militia has launched purification campaigns within its ranks to rid itself of elements suspected of dubious loyalty, in addition to those leading the rifts. Similarly, the Houthi leadership has promised increased financial support and assistance to commanders and fighters to improve their conditions.

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Impact of the Rifts

The source suggests that these rifts are expected to significantly weaken the Houthi group on the ground, as they heavily rely on loyalty and internal cohesion to continue their military operations.

Some reports already indicate a decline in Houthi control in certain areas due to these rifts, confirming that they could be a turning point in the Yemeni conflict, paving the way for further advances by government forces supported by the Arab coalition.