Houthi Signals Conditional Pause in Red Sea Operations Amid Gaza Ceasefire

This correspondence marks the most direct indication from the group regarding a potential cessation of activities during the truce period.

MIDDLE EAST — Yemen’s Houthi leadership conveyed a message late Monday to Hamas’ Qassam Brigades, outlining a temporary suspension of strikes against Israel and commercial shipping in the Red Sea as long as the Gaza ceasefire persists.

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This correspondence marks the most direct indication from the group regarding a potential cessation of activities during the truce period. International observations indicate a stabilization in regional maritime passages, although persistent underlying frictions continue.

The message stresses that any renewal of hostilities in Gaza would prompt a return to prior levels of engagement, highlighting the interconnected nature of these theaters. The Houthis have not issued a standalone declaration ending their campaign, preserving ambiguity in their operational posture.

Core Elements of the Communication