Ansarallah leader says Lebanon ceasefire resulted from US-Israeli failure, reaffirming support for Hezbollah and warning of wider regional consequences.
Key Takeaways
- US and Israel forced into ceasefire after failing to achieve war objectives against Iran.
- Al-Houthi affirms unwavering support for Hezbollah and the Lebanese people.
- Heavy US military and economic losses cited, alongside regional instability driven by Israeli actions.
The leader of Yemen’s Ansarallah movement, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, said on Thursday that supporting Hezbollah and the Lebanese people is “inevitable,” as he addressed recent developments in Lebanon and the wider region.
‘Major Aggression’
In a speech, al-Houthi stressed that “it is not possible to overlook or remain silent about the Israeli enemy,” reaffirming his movement’s position on the ongoing confrontation.
He described Israel’s actions in Lebanon as “a major aggression against a key front in the axis of jihad,” noting that Lebanon is included in the current ceasefire arrangement.
Al-Houthi said the truce came as a result of American and Israeli compulsion following their failure to achieve their objectives, adding that among the main goals of the aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran was the overthrow of its political system and control over its population.
He added that the United States and Israel “have no justification for their aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran,” warning that their actions have threatened regional security and stability and produced global repercussions.
Imposed Ceasefire
According to al-Houthi, the ceasefire was imposed after both parties sustained losses in manpower and military equipment, in addition to the destruction of US bases in the region.
He further stated that the United States lost dozens of aircraft during the confrontation, including fighter jets, transport planes, refueling aircraft, and early warning systems, stressing that Washington failed in its planned operation in Isfahan.
Al-Houthi also pointed to significant economic losses for the United States stemming from the costs of direct military engagement, depleted stockpiles, and increased maintenance demands.
He accused Israel and the United States of fueling instability in the region and globally, describing this as part of a broader Zionist project rooted in the occupation of Palestine.
He described US actions in the Gulf of Oman as “illegitimate,” calling them “piracy through aggression and transgression.”
Turning to Syria, al-Houthi said that the southern part of the country remains occupied, with ongoing violations including killings, incursions, kidnappings, and other abuses.
He added that Israel continues to violate the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites, stressing that this project targets all countries in the region.
‘Axis of Resistance’
Ansarallah is part of what is widely known as the axis of resistance, a regional alignment that includes Iran, Hezbollah, and Palestinian resistance groups.
Since the start of the war and genocide in Gaza in October 2023, the movement has positioned itself as an active participant in the broader confrontation.
Throughout this period, Ansarallah has carried out military operations targeting Israeli-linked shipping routes in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, while repeatedly declaring its actions as part of a coordinated effort in support of Palestinians in the Strip.
It has also framed its involvement within a wider regional struggle that includes developments in Lebanon and Iran, reinforcing its role as a key actor that neither the United States nor Israel has been able to sideline.
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(PC, Al Mayadeen, Telegram)
