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Jacobin Radio
Behind the News: Red Sea Crisis w/ Shireen Al-Adeimi
Jan 26, 2024
Shireen Al-Adeimi discusses the motives of the Houthis and their solidarity with Palestine. The podcast also explores the dire situation in Yemen, failed peace deals, and US involvement. Additionally, it provides an overview of Hezbollah's origins, relationship with Iran, role in Lebanese politics, and involvement in the Syrian civil war.
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- The Houthi movement in Yemen originated as a response to corruption and the close relationship between the Yemeni government and Saudi Arabia and the US, growing stronger militarily through multiple conflicts.
- The war in Yemen, led by the Saudi-led coalition and with support from the US, has resulted in a dire humanitarian crisis with widespread starvation, lack of healthcare, and extensive suffering among the population.
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The Houthis are a powerful but misunderstood organization in the Middle East
The Houthis, based in northern Yemen, have caused trouble by attacking ships in the Red Sea in support of Palestinians in Gaza. The US has been bombing Yemen in response, but the bombing has had little effect. The Houthis are a staunch anti-intervention group, and their slogan reflects their response to US and Israeli actions in the region.
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