Houthi Threatens Israel with Attacks if Gaza Ceasefire is Breached
Kelompok Houthi, yang berkuasa di Yaman, mengatakan pihaknya akan memantau penerapan kesepakatan gencatan senjata antara Israel dan Hamas di Jalur Gaza. Houthi mengancam akan melanjutkan serangannya terhadap kapal-kapal atau Israel, jika gencatan senjata Gaza dilanggar.
Houthi selama ini menargetkan kapal-kapal yang berlayar di perairan dekat pantai Yaman dengan rudal balistik dan drone untuk menunjukkan solidaritas terhadap Palestina.
Kelompok yang didukung Iran ini telah sejak lama mengatakan akan menghentikan serangannya jika perang di Jalur Gaza diakhiri.
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Gencatan senjata antara Israel dan Hamas, yang selama 15 bulan terakhir bertempur di Jalur Gaza, akan mulai berlaku pada Minggu (19/1) mendatang, selama enam pekan ke depan yang juga melibatkan pembebasan para sandera yang tersisa.
“Kami akan terus memantau perkembangan di Palestina selama tiga hari sebelum berlakunya perjanjian Gaza. Jika pembantaian Israel terus berlanjut, kami akan melanjutkan operasi kami,” ucap pemimpin Houthi, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, dalam pidato yang disiarkan televisi setempat, seperti dilansir Reuters, Jumat (17/1/2025).
“Pada tahap apa pun ketika agresi (Israel) menyimpang dari perjanjian, kami akan siap memberikan dukungan militer kepada saudara-saudara kami di Palestina,” tegas al-Houthi dalam pernyataannya.
Houthi telah melancarkan lebih dari 100 serangan terhadap kapal-kapal yang berlayar di perairan Laut Merah dan Teluk Aden sejak November 2023. Kelompok ini juga telah menenggelamkan dua kapal, menyita satu kapal lainnya, dan menewaskan empat pelaut.
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the Houthi groupS declaration to monitor the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement underscores their active role in the broader geopolitical dynamics of the middle East. By positioning themselves as a vigilant force ready to respond to any violations, the Houthis are not only asserting their influence in Yemen but also aligning themselves with regional resistance movements. Their threat to resume attacks on Israeli-linked vessels if the ceasefire is breached highlights the interconnectedness of conflicts in the region and the potential for escalation. As the situation in Gaza remains fragile, the actions and rhetoric of the Houthi group will continue to be a critical factor in shaping the stability—or instability—of the region. The international community must remain attentive to these developments, as any misstep could reignite tensions and further complicate efforts toward lasting peace.
the Houthi group’s declaration to monitor the implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement underscores the interconnected nature of regional conflicts in the Middle East. By positioning themselves as a key player in the broader struggle for Palestinian rights, the Houthis have leveraged thier military capabilities to exert influence beyond Yemen’s borders. their threats to resume attacks on Israeli-linked vessels if the ceasefire is violated highlight the fragile nature of the truce and the potential for escalation. As the situation in Gaza remains volatile, the actions of external actors like the Houthis, backed by Iran, could substantially impact the trajectory of peace efforts. The international community must remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the root causes of these conflicts to prevent further destabilization in the region. Only thru sustained diplomacy and a commitment to justice can lasting peace be achieved for all parties involved.