Does the US want to recognize the Houthi government?

On September 15, for the first time, a Houthi ballistic missile fell in central Israel, causing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to declare that the Houthis would pay a heavy price.

Yemenis gather in Sanaa to watch a speech by Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi on September 15.

Speaking on television on September 16, Houthi political apparatus member Mohammed al-Bukhaiti said the US had offered to recognize the force's government in Yemen to prevent attacks, according to Reuters.

"There was always contact after each of our operations. These calls were based on threats or offered some temptation, but they gave up on that," said Mr. al-Bukhaiti.

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In response, an unnamed US official said the Houthi claim was completely fabricated. Another US State Department official said: "Houthi propaganda is rarely true or credible. Putting such information around gives a veneer of credibility to their disinformation."

Mr al-Bukhaiti said the US and UK had contacted the Houthis through negotiators after the attack. He also said the threats included direct US military intervention against countries that intervene militarily to support Gaza.

Yemen has been mired in a civil war for years. In 2014, the Houthis took control of the capital, Sanaa, and overthrew the internationally recognized government. In January, the US listed the Houthis as a terrorist organization.

Since the Hamas-Israel conflict erupted nearly a year ago, the Houthis have repeatedly attacked ships believed to be linked to Israel passing through the area in support of the Palestinians.

According to Reuters, since November 2023, Houthis have damaged more than 80 ships, sunk two, captured one and killed at least three people in missile and drone attacks.

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