“Yemen's Houthi Leader Denounces Gaza Crisis as ‘Crime of the Century’”
Sayyed Abdul-Malik al-Houthi condemns Israel’s bombardment and siege of Gaza, warning of widespread starvation among children and questioning Saudi Arabia’s involvement in arms transfers.
Yemen, PUREWILAYAH.COM - In a forceful address delivered on August 21, 2025, Sayyed Abdul‑Malik al‑Houthi, the leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement, sharply condemned the “horrific” humanitarian toll in Gaza, branding Israel’s campaign there as “the crime of the century” and a deliberate act of mass extermination.
Al‑Houthi highlighted the mounting casualties resulting from relentless bombing and the blockade imposed on Gaza, warning that 250,000 Palestinian children now face “slow, agonising death” due to severe malnutrition and deprivation. He accused the Israeli forces of enforcing “policies of thirst and brutal extermination,” particularly through targeted strikes on water infrastructure, which he condemned as a calculated effort to starve the population.
Moving beyond immediate considerations of the conflict, al‑Houthi warned of a broader geopolitical manoeuvre aimed at severing the connection between Jerusalem (al‑Quds) and the West Bank, citing strategies to fragment Palestinian territories and assert full Israeli dominion over the city. He framed this as part of an expansionist Zionist project allegedly spanning the Nile to the Arabian Peninsula—claiming it as a Western-backed “sacred” plan envisioned to assert Jewish supremacy, either through subjugation or eradication of other communities.
In a pointed critique of regional politics, al‑Houthi raised questions about Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting Israel’s onslaught. He referenced reports of a Saudi vessel intercepted in Italy—purportedly carrying weapons for Israel—and challenged Riyadh’s motivations, asking whether the kingdom had become a paid facilitator in the conflict.
Context & Significance
Humanitarian Alarm
Al-Houthi’s accusations echo broader international alarm over the crisis unfolding in Gaza. UN agencies and human rights groups have warned that the region teeters on the brink of collapse, with malnutrition, displacement, and civilian casualties reaching catastrophic levels.Political and Military Implications
His denunciations highlight the intertwining of regional politics and the Israel-Gaza conflict, raising sensitive questions around normalization processes and arms transfers involving Middle Eastern states.Symbolic Weight
Labelling the Gaza campaign a "crime of the century" elevates the rhetoric to a highly charged moral plane, invoking historical parallels and emphasising the urgency of international scrutiny and response. (PW)
Source: Al Mayadeen