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Gideon Sa’ar Directs Israel to Lobby EU and UK for Houthi Terrorist Designation After Multiple Attacks on Israel

Dec 24, 2024, 09:50 AM

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar has directed the country’s diplomatic missions in Europe and the United Kingdom to advocate for the designation of the Iran-backed Houthi group in Yemen as a terrorist organization. This initiative follows a series of attacks by the Houthis, who have targeted Israel multiple times in recent weeks. Sa’ar emphasized that the Houthis pose a threat not only to Israel but also to the broader region and the international community. The Houthis are already classified as a terrorist organization by several countries, including the United States, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Israel. Israel is now seeking to expand this designation to include European nations, particularly the European Union and the United Kingdom, which have not yet classified the group as such.