Yemeni Officials Reject US Human Rights Claims as Politically Motivated

Abdul Qader Al-Murtaza, head of Yemen's National Committee for Hostage Issues, criticized the US for what he described as politically driven allegations aimed at undermining Yemen's support for the Palestinian cause, particularly in Gaza.

In a statement on Sunday, Al-Murtaza argued that the US lacks the moral authority to accuse others of human rights violations, suggesting American leaders should be held accountable for their own alleged human rights crimes.

"The accusations made by Washington have nothing to do with the humanitarian situation in Yemen," he stated. "They are part of a political campaign against Yemen because of its unwavering support for the Palestinian people."

Separately, Sayyid Abdul Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, Secretary General of the Ansarullah Movement, reaffirmed Yemen’s readiness to confront what he described as "Zionist and American enemies." Al-Houthi claimed that hundreds of thousands of Yemeni fighters are prepared to stand against any aggression targeting their country or their allies.

Over the past year, Yemen’s military has targeted shipping vessels linked to Israel as part of its efforts to pressure the Zionist state to end what it calls crimes against Palestinians. Yemeni forces have reportedly restricted Zionist-linked ships from accessing the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, causing significant disruptions to Israeli maritime trade.

These developments come amid heightened tensions in the region, with Yemen positioning itself as a staunch ally of the Palestinian cause and continuing its resistance against what it perceives as foreign aggression.