Nasr al-Din Amer, deputy head of the media body of the Yemeni “Ansar Allah” movement (the Houthis), said, “The movement rejected the temptations presented to Yemen to abandon Gaza in exchange for improving the economic situation and a political solution.”
During an interview with the Palestinian News Agency “Shehab,” the deputy head of the movement’s media body, Nasr al-Din Amer, said: “There is great pressure to separate the fronts, in conjunction with the desire for Yemen to improve the economic reality and political solution in the country in exchange for abandoning Gaza,” adding: “ We reject that.”
He stressed that “the unity of the arenas is a point of strength in the nation, and this is something that worries the Zionist enemy, and disturbs him because he has always worked to divide the nation,” explaining that “Ansar Allah” is in the fifth stage of escalation, and the group is developing its capabilities, and the coming days will witness different forms of escalation.”
He said: “We are the ones who struck Israel before it struck us, and history will record that Yemen besieged this arrogant enemy in the region at sea and prevented the passage of ships to it.” He warned that “if the current battle expands, the form of Yemen’s participation will differ,” and he repeated, saying: “If “As long as the battle expands, and if some countries become involved in supporting the enemy, the form of Yemeni support will change, and it will become a direct battlefield.”
He stressed that “the region is heading towards escalation in word and deed, and if it is achieved, Yemen will become a battlefield and not a support field.”
He pointed out that “the American mobilization in the region is not new, and we received many messages from the Americans through certain channels, and we were responding to them in the field.”
He said, “The United States sent a message to Ansar Allah that an American aircraft carrier should pass without hitting it, stressing that the movement refused and its response in the field was by targeting it.”
The Yemeni official revealed that “Ansar Allah” “during this period sent warnings to countries in the region against expanding the war and the American attempts to implicate them,” continuing: “We told them that it is not in your interest to participate in this war or in the fall of Gaza.”
He explained that “Washington and Tel Aviv want escalation in the region and seek to involve countries in the region in the war,” and here American interests in the region will come under fire.”
In his speech, he touched on Yahya Al-Sinwar, head of the political bureau of the Hamas movement, who was killed in mid-October during his clash with Israeli forces in the southern Gaza Strip. He said: “The loss of the martyr, Commander Yahya Al-Sinwar, is grave, and he is an exceptional leader of the nation,” revealing that “there are many… The messages and communications that we received from the martyr Yahya Al-Sinwar during the Al-Aqsa flood,” stressing that “communications with the Hamas movement are at the highest level.”
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Time.news Interview: The Houthis’ Perspective on the Gaza Conflict
Editor: Welcome, everyone, to Time.news. Today, we have a special guest, Nasr al-Din Amer, the deputy head of the media body of the Yemeni “Ansar Allah” movement, commonly known as the Houthis. Nasr, thank you for joining us.
Nasr al-Din Amer: Thank you for having me.
Editor: Let’s dive right in. Recently, you stated that the Ansar Allah movement has rejected offers to divert attention from Gaza in exchange for improving Yemen’s economic situation. Why is this so important to you and the movement?
Nasr al-Din Amer: This is vital because we view the struggle of Palestine as intertwined with our own. We cannot abandon Gaza or any part of the Islamic world. The unity of our various fronts, whether in Yemen or Palestine, is critical to our strength. It is our mission to stand firm against the forces that seek to divide us, particularly the Zionist enemy, which thrives on our disunity.
Editor: You mentioned that the current pressures to separate fronts worry the “Zionist enemy.” Can you elaborate on how this unity of fronts contributes to the resistance movements?
Nasr al-Din Amer: Certainly. When we are united across different arenas—whether in Yemen, Gaza, or elsewhere—we pose a more formidable threat to those who wish to dominate our region. Historically, they have worked to create divisions among us, as it weakens our collective defense.
Editor: You’ve indicated that you are in what you refer to as the “fifth stage of escalation.” Can you explain what this means for both Yemen and the broader region?
Nasr al-Din Amer: Yes. This stage signifies an increase in our operational capabilities and preparedness for potential conflicts. We are ready for various forms of escalation, should the situation necessitate. If the conflict expands and involves more countries, our participation will evolve, and we will shift from being a support role to a direct participation on the battlefield.
Editor: That sounds intense. You also mentioned that Yemen could become a battlefield rather than just a support field. What specific actions do you foresee that might trigger this shift?
Nasr al-Din Amer: If the battle in Gaza intensifies and other nations begin directly supporting Israel, Yemen will respond in a manner that fits the escalation. It’s a matter of protecting our sovereignty and the shared aspirations of people in the region. We have already struck Israel before; if necessary, we will do so again. History will not forget how Yemen stood firm against aggression.
Editor: You spoke about U.S. mobilization in the region and mentioned receiving messages from American channels. What can you tell us about these interactions?
Nasr al-Din Amer: The U.S. involvement in our region is not new. We are aware of their maneuvers and have received multiple communications. We have conveyed our stance through the necessary channels, emphasizing our readiness to respond if provoked.
Editor: Do you believe there’s a path toward a political solution in Yemen amidst these tensions, especially considering the international dynamics at play?
Nasr al-Din Amer: A political solution is certainly desirable. However, it must be one where the dignity and rights of our people are preserved. We will not trade our principles for mere promises of economic improvement. True stability in Yemen, and the region, will only come when our rights in Palestine are respected and upheld.
Editor: Thank you for your insights, Nasr. what message would you like to send to those observing the growing tensions in the region?
Nasr al-Din Amer: To those watching: It is essential to understand that the spirit of resistance is alive and well across the Arab world. Unity and solidarity among our people are our greatest strengths. We stand firm against any temptations to divide us or divert our focus away from justice for Palestine.
Editor: Thank you, Nasr al-Din Amer, for your time and for sharing your perspective with us today.
Nasr al-Din Amer: Thank you for the opportunity. I hope for peace and justice in our region.