Israel alarmed by Trump-Houthi deal amid Iran talks
As the Yemeni rebels continue limited missile production in underground facilities, Israel was surprised by Trump's announcement of an agreement with the Houthis: "Very bad news during the negotiations with Iran".
Lilach Shoval
Israel Hayom
May 7, 2025
Houthi ballistic missile
According to Israeli assessments, the Houthis still have at least
several dozen missiles in their possession. The limited pace of
production continues weekly in subterranean facilities across Yemen.
Although the US has targeted some of the manufacturing infrastructure,
key installations remain operational. An Israeli source familiar with the matter admitted that Jerusalem was taken by surprise by President Donald Trump's announcement
of a deal with the Houthis, describing it as "very bad news for
Israel," particularly amid ongoing US negotiations with Iran. Still,
Israel is awaiting the clarification promised by the White House. Senior Houthi official Mohammed Ali al-Houthi declared that "Yemen's
operations were and remain a show of support for Gaza, aimed at halting
aggression and enabling the delivery of aid. The [Houthi] leader has
made this clear. Our armed forces confirmed in their statements that the
actions against US warships were a response to American aggression
designed to halt Yemen's support for Gaza."
Al-Houthi added: "Trump's declaration of an end to US aggression
against Yemen will first be tested on the ground. This is a victory that
separates American support for Israel from Netanyahu's failure. He
should resign."
Senior Houthi official Mohammed Ali al-Houthi declared that "Yemen's operations were and remain a show of support for Gaza, aimed at halting aggression and enabling the delivery of aid. The [Houthi] leader has made this clear. Our armed forces confirmed in their statements that the actions against US warships were a response to American aggression designed to halt Yemen's support for Gaza."
Al-Houthi added: "Trump's declaration of an end to US aggression against Yemen will first be tested on the ground. This is a victory that separates American support for Israel from Netanyahu's failure. He should resign."
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