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Houthi Fighters Launch “Naval Blockade” in Escalating Actions Against Israeli Genocide

HeadlineMay 20, 2025

Yemen’s Houthi movement announced Monday it is escalating its actions in support of Palestinians, and said it would impose a “naval blockade” on Israel’s Port of Haifa.

Yahya Sarea: “The armed forces will not hesitate, with Allah’s help, to take the necessary additional measures in support of our oppressed Palestinian people and their esteemed resistance.”

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