Hezbollah MP Claims Houthis Preparing to Fight Israel from Lebanon
A Hezbollah parliament member, Ihab Hamadeh, has made an unusual statement suggesting that Houthi rebels from Yemen are preparing for the possibility of fighting Israel from Lebanese territory. Hamadeh revealed that ongoing meetings and connections exist between Hezbollah and the Houthis, both of whom are backed by Iran and aligned with Tehran's regional axis.
Speaking in an interview with Hezbollah's Al-Manar channel, Hamadeh stated that the regular meetings between the two groups are not a secret. He further claimed that the Houthis are preparing for a scenario where they could engage Israel from within Lebanon. This statement was documented and disseminated by the Middle East Media Research Institute.
Hamadeh also addressed the potential opening of borders towards Israel, warning that in such an event, "millions will be in a march," referring to a massive influx of people intending to fight Israel. Reports in recent months have indicated Houthi preparations for renewed activity against Israel should a regional escalation occur.
The comments come amid documented ties between Hezbollah and the Houthis, organizations operating within Iran's regional sphere of influence. The possibility of Houthi involvement in a broader regional conflict against Israel has been a subject of discussion and reporting in recent months.
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