Houthis Claim Uncovering Alleged US-Israeli Spy Ring Operating in Yemen

On June 10, 2024, the Houthi rebel group in Yemen claimed to have uncovered and captured members of an alleged US-Israeli spy network operating within territory under Houthi control. According to the Houthis, several individuals were arrested and their purported confessions were aired on Houthi-run television.

The Houthis alleged that this spy ring was gathering intelligence and conducting other activities to support the interests of the United States and Israel amid the ongoing conflict in Yemen. However, these claims have not been independently verified.

The Houthi announcement came just days after the internationally-recognized Yemeni government in Aden ordered commercial banks in Houthi-controlled areas to relocate their offices to the government's seat of power. This move was seen as an attempt by the Yemeni government to exert greater economic control over territory held by the Houthi rebels.

Experts note that the Houthi accusations highlight the complex geopolitical dynamics at play in the Yemeni civil war, with regional and international powers being accused of interfering in the country's internal affairs. The fluid nature of the conflict means tensions are likely to persist as the warring parties continue to battle for control and influence across Yemen.