Overview
- In an undated message to Hamas’ Qassam Brigades, the Houthis said they would resume missile, drone and deep‑strike operations if Israel restarts major hostilities in Gaza.
- The letter vows to reinstate a ban on Israeli navigation in the Red and Arabian Seas, signaling a readiness to restart maritime interdictions.
- No Houthi attacks have been claimed since the Oct. 10 ceasefire took effect, with the letter offering the clearest indication of a current pause.
- Yousif (Yusuf) al‑Madani has been appointed chief of staff, replacing Mohammed Abdulkarim Al‑Ghamari, who died after Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa in August.
- The movement has declared a general mobilization in recent weeks, tightening internal security, recruiting tribal fighters and sending reinforcements toward Marib.