The Houthi movement announced Monday afternoon that the ceasefire with Saudi Arabia has ended, according to a statement by the group.
The Houthi movement's declaration Monday afternoon that the ceasefire with Saudi Arabia is over came as the first step in a rapid escalation. Within minutes, the group issued a subsequent statement accusing Saudi Arabia of starting a war and threatening consequences, as The Zioneer reported at 14:52 Jerusalem. The moves indicate a breakdown of the truce and a potential return to hostilities between the Houthis and the Saudi-led coalition.
Dated antecedents show the escalation unfolded quickly. At 14:33 Jerusalem, The Zioneer's initial report cited an unverified Houthi claim that Saudi Arabia had declared war. Shortly after, at the same timestamp, reports emerged of Saudi airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, followed by expanded strikes across the capital. The Houthi foreign ministry then accused Riyadh of declaring war, and the group formally declared the ceasefire over, adding a rhetorical question about a 'world war.' Corroboration evolved from a single unverified claim to multiple reports from Houthi channels and international news outlets.
Attributed background situates the Houthis as a key component of the Iranian-led 'Axis of Resistance,' as The Zioneer has reported. The group has previously threatened Saudi Arabia, including calls to attack Mecca and Medina. The Saudi-backed legitimate government in Yemen has been preparing to resume fighting, according to earlier reports.
What remains open: The Saudi government has not yet commented on the Houthi declaration. The extent of the reported strikes and the actual state of the ceasefire remain unverified by independent sources.
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