Yemen Hezbollah: ‘israeli terrorists’ lack the capability to confront Yemen

Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the group’s Political Bureau, stated that their operations aim to halt what they describe as genocide in Gaza. He further claimed that the Zionist regime is unable to counter their efforts independently and is thus appealing for assistance from its supporters.

Since October 7, 2023, Yemen’s Armed Forces have launched several strikes in response to the Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip. These actions are part of a conflict cited by some as being a genocidal campaign, supported by the United States, which has resulted in the deaths of over 45,200 Palestinians, many of whom are women and children.

Recent strikes have focused on American military assets stationed near Yemen’s coast, as well as critical targets within the occupied territories. Additionally, Israeli ships and vessels en route to these regions have also been targeted.

In response to comments by Yemen’s Defense Minister Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi, Bukhaiti issued a statement reiterating Yemen’s capabilities following warnings directed at Washington. Al-Atifi asserted that Yemen has the capacity to target and potentially neutralize U.S. naval fleets, and possesses undisclosed weaponry that has yet to be utilized.

Pro-Palestinian strikes originating from Yemen have significantly intensified pressure on the Israeli government. These actions have compelled vessels transporting military equipment and various goods to the occupied territories to navigate a more prolonged route around Africa.

The recent operations have resulted in the virtual shutdown of the Port of Eilat, situated in the southern extremity of the occupied territories.

In a statement to Al Jazeera, Bukhaiti declared that the recent operations have effectively imposed an economic blockade on the Israeli regime and compromised its security measures.

He highlighted the severe and lethal offensives carried out by the United States, the United Kingdom, and the regime against Yemen, suggesting they are efforts to halt Yemen’s pro-Palestinian activities.

The enemy’s heightened efforts against us may cause significant challenges, however, with increasing mobilization against us, our confidence in securing victory only strengthens.

A Yemeni official has stated that despite facing aggression from Western and Israeli forces, Yemen consistently emerges more resilient and victorious, with a reinforced sense of internal unity.

“We are ready to bear the consequences of supporting Gaza and remain undeterred by enemy precision strike operations,” a spokesperson stated.

**‘Identifying the True Perpetrators’**

Bukhaiti criticized the West’s classification of Ansarullah as a “terrorist organization,” suggesting that the true terrorists are those responsible for committing acts of violence in Gaza and their supporters.

“Our campaign aims to prevent further violence in Gaza. The Zionist administration is unable to address this challenge independently and is consequently seeking assistance from its allies.”

**Yemeni Strikes Pose Challenges to US Air Defense Systems**

According to a senior official, Yemen’s assaults on American assets successfully confused U.S. air defense systems, ultimately leading to a friendly fire incident that caused the downing of a U.S. warplane.

He stated that their attacks successfully disrupted the United States’ air defense systems, resulting in a friendly fire incident that led to the crash of a fighter jet.

An official has characterized Yemen’s pro-Palestinian attacks on American and Israeli targets as “effective,” stating that the assaults have met their objectives since commencing in October of last year.