Houthis

Houthis

Yemeni Islamist organization

The Houthis, officially known as Ansar Allah, is a Zaydi revivalist and Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged from Yemen in the 1990s. It is predominantly made up of Zaydis, whose namesake leadership is drawn largely from the al-Houthi family. The group has been a central player in Yemen's civil war, drawing widespread international condemnation for its human rights abuses, including targeting civilians and using child soldiers. The movement is designated as a terrorist organization by some countries. The Houthis are backed by Iran, and they are widely considered part of the Iranian-led "Axis of Resistance".

Also known as...Houthi rebels, Ansar Allah, and Houthi movement
Houthis Ban Israeli Ships in Red Sea

Houthis Ban Israeli Ships in Red Sea Houthi rebels ban Israeli ships in the Red Sea, threatening global trade and escalating Middle East tensions.