Yemen at a Crossroads: Resistance vs. Normalization in the Shadow of Gaza
As Houthis target Israel in solidarity with Palestine, a UAE-backed Yemeni faction publicly courts Israeli support—exposing Yemen’s deep divide between resistance and alliance.
Watan-Yemen is no longer merely a battleground for rival powers vying for influence—it has become a stark example of a deeper conflict between two regional visions: one aligned with the Palestinian cause, and the other seeking favor from the Israeli occupation.
While the Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement launches missiles toward Ben Gurion Airport in support of Gaza, Samar Ahmed, the Southern Transitional Council’s (STC) representative in Washington, gives an interview to The Jerusalem Post describing the attack as a “terrorist act” and calling on Israel to support their project in southern Yemen.
This was no slip of the tongue—it was a clear, public stance revealing the path taken by the UAE-backed STC, which no longer hides its desire to ally with Tel Aviv in exchange for influence along the strategic Red Sea coast. The concern lies not just in the message itself, but in the broader political and regional context in which Israel seeks to expand its reach into key maritime zones.
🔴فيما يسطر الحـ#ـو*ثي أشـ&ـر*ف المعارك والبطولات بإسناد غـ#ـز*ة.. المجلس الانتقالي الجنوبي المدعوم والممول من #الإمارات ويقوده رجل ابن زايد في #اليمن عيدروس الزبيدي، يجاهر بالخيانة ويعلن دعمه الصريح للاحتلال، بل ويطلب دعم إسرائيل لمشروعه في الجنوب
اليمن يقف اليوم على مفترق طرق..… pic.twitter.com/Mgrzm0dxsp— وطن. يغرد خارج السرب (@watanserb_news) May 8, 2025
In contrast, the Houthis continue to escalate their confrontation with Israel, in alignment with the Axis of Resistance, positioning themselves as active participants in what they call the central struggle of the Arab world. This creates a sharply symbolic reality in Yemen today: one faction openly collaborating with Israel, and another prioritizing Jerusalem and the Palestinian cause.
Caught in between is the Yemeni people—torn between a project rooted in resistance and dignity, and another that trades principles for political leverage. This moment underscores the urgent need for widespread public awareness that rejects normalization schemes and reclaims Yemen’s rightful place in the Arab resistance front.
