SANAA, June 19 (Xinhua) -- Yemen's Houthi group on Friday warned Israel against expanding its military operations in Lebanon, saying it was prepared to respond to "any further escalation in the region."
In a statement aired by the group's Al-Masirah television channel, the Houthis accused Israel of violating an Iran-U.S. ceasefire memorandum of understanding covering multiple fronts, including Lebanon, saying that continued Israeli military actions risked undermining regional de-escalation efforts.
The group warned that the axis of resistance would not remain passive in the face of what it described as ongoing Israeli aggression and reiterated its readiness to confront any developments involving the United States and Israel.
The warning comes as Israel launched heavy strikes on southern and eastern Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah, a cornerstone member of the Iran-aligned axis of resistance.
The Houthis have controlled Yemen's capital, Sanaa, and much of the country's north since late 2014.
During the Gaza conflict starting October 2023, the group launched missiles, drones, and maritime attacks against Israel. In response, Israel carried out a series of strikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen. ■
