Israel pushes for UK and EU to label Yemen’s Houthis as ‘terrorists’

As Israel's onslaught in Gaza escalates, Israel has moved to label Yemen's Houthi group as a "terrorist organisation", pushing the UK and EU to take action.

Israel’s Foreign Minister, Gideon Saar, claims the Houthis pose a threat to Israel, the region, and the world, but the timing of this request raises questions about Israel’s real motives.

Saar has stated that the primary response to the group’s actions should be their classification as terrorists. This comes despite Israel’s own history of military aggression and continued operations in Gaza, which have left thousands of Palestinians dead and displaced.

The Houthis have launched a series of drone and missile attacks towards Israel, saying they are standing in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Yet, Israel, which has been heavily criticised for its bombardment of Gaza, is now trying to rally international support for its cause, using the Houthis’ actions to deflect attention from its own ongoing human rights abuses.