Sever trade: Houthi leader urges stronger Arab opposition to Israel
During his speech earlier – when Abdel-Malik al-Houthi promised to expand military operations to oppose the war on Gaza – the leader of the Iran-aligned group in Yemen also commented on Israel’s seizure of the Philadelphi Corridor.
The Houthi leader said Israel is committing “serious violations and posing a threat to Egyptian national security”, calling on Cairo to take more practical steps such as cutting diplomatic relations and trade with Israel.
“Egyptian ships that deliver goods to the Israeli enemy are still ahead of many countries, and this should not be.”
He also criticised unnamed Arab leaders from across the region, who, according to al-Houthi, pair any condemnation of Israel with words to appease the US.
“Palestine is the first trench and the battle the Palestinian people are facing is a battle for the entire Muslim nation.”
US backed proxy the British Army loves to bomb some as well.
Casualties after US, UK militaries launch 13 attacks on Yemen
The US military confirmed 13 air strikes on “Iranian-backed Houthi terrorist-controlled areas of Yemen in self-defence”.
CENTCOM said combined forces destroyed eight drones the Houthis were potentially preparing for attacks on ships in the Red Sea in a stated effort to oppose Israel’s war on Gaza.
The Houthis remained defiant stating earlier they will continue and strengthen military operations against Western cargo vessels.
Local news reports indicated the strikes hit areas in the capital Sanaa and the Hodeidah governorate. Two people were killed and 10 wounded.
May 30 U.S. Central Command Update
Between approximately 3:15 and 5 p.m. (Sanaa time) on May 30, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed eight uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAV) in Iranian-backed Houthi controlled areas of Yemen and over the Red Sea.… pic.twitter.com/uxtPyVecpU
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) May 30, 2024
Self-defense has become the new preemptive strike.
Hezbollah claims attack on Israeli military position
The armed Lebanese group says that its fifth attack of the day on Israeli positions targeted the Zarit barracks with artillery shells, achieving a direct hit.
Hezbollah’s attacks earlier today targeted Israeli forces in the occupied Shebaa Farms and Kfarchouba among other places, using rockets, missiles and mortar shells.
Israeli military claims air strikes on Hezbollah buildings
The Israeli military has released footage of its latest attacks on southern Lebanon, saying two military buildings used by Hezbollah were targeted by fighter jets. It confirmed an earlier attack by the armed Lebanese group on Zarit and multiple projectile launches but said that attack inflicted no casualties.
Hezbollah has exchanged fire with the Israeli military across Lebanon’s southern border in parallel with the Gaza assault that began on October 7. The fighting has displaced tens of thousands of people on both sides of the Israel-Lebanon border and prompted fears of a bigger war.
Hezbollah claims attack on Israeli soldiers, confirms fighters killed
Hezbollah said it carried out six attacks with the final strike targeting a building used by Israeli soldiers near al-Manara.
The armed Lebanese group also reported two more of its fighters were killed in border clashes with Israeli forces in the town of Hula in southern Lebanon.
Israeli attacks have killed more than 350 people in Lebanon, mostly fighters with Hezbollah and allied groups. In Israel, attacks from Lebanon have killed at least 10 civilians and 12 soldiers.
