Is it over? Houthis announce cessation of attacks on Israel following Gaza ceasefire deal
The Houthi movement in Yemen has declared the cessation of hostilities against Israel, following the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas. Yahya Saree, a military spokesperson for the Houthis, made the announcement on Wednesday evening, stating that their campaign to support Gaza had come to an end.


Saree confirmed that the firing from Yemen towards Israel would stop, declaring, "The campaign to support Gaza has come to an end with the announcement of the ceasefire." Despite this halt in attacks, Saree emphasized that the Palestinian issue remains a priority, stating that it continues to be "the foremost responsibility of the nation."
The Houthis' recent missile and drone launches towards Israel had sparked significant concern. In the past few weeks, several missiles and drones had been launched from Yemen, including an incident last Tuesday when sirens were triggered in several regions of Israel, including Samaria, Lachish, Yarkon, and the Sharon area. These alerts followed a missile from the Houthis that was intercepted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Shortly after, reports surfaced of impacts in private homes in Mavo Beitar and Tzur Hadassah, with no casualties but some property damage.
In a contradictory development, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, the leader of the Iran-backed Houthi rebel forces in Yemen, delivered a speech on Thursday threatening to continue missile and drone strikes at Israel until a ceasefire was officially declared. This stance appeared to conflict with the group's official announcement of cessation of hostilities, adding further uncertainty about their intentions moving forward.
As of now, the cessation of fire by the Houthis marks a significant development following the broader ceasefire agreement, but the situation remains fluid, with tensions continuing to simmer in the region.