UN Security Council Addresses Israel's Final Warning to Iran-Backed Houthis Over Missile Attacks

Dec 30, 2024, 05:18 PM

The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on December 30, 2024, to address the escalating tensions between Israel and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militants. Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, issued what he described as a 'final warning' to the Houthis, urging them to halt their missile and drone attacks on Israel. Danon warned that continued aggression would lead the Houthis to suffer the same 'miserable fate' as Hamas, Hezbollah, and Syria's Bashar al-Assad. The session was called at the request of Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar, highlighting the grave threats posed by the Houthis to global security. The Houthis have been launching missile and drone attacks on Israel in solidarity with the Palestinians in Gaza, while Israel has responded with military strikes in Yemen. The UN Assistant Secretary-General expressed concern over the mutual attacks, stating they endanger the entire region's security. The US ambassador accused Iran of enabling the Houthis to carry out these attacks, violating UNSC arms embargoes. Iran's representative at the UN denied involvement, calling accusations against Tehran 'baseless' and advocating for a political solution and a comprehensive ceasefire in Yemen.