Houthi grip on Sanaa persists despite US-Israeli strikes; international politics emboldens militia

Artist Thiyazan al-Alawi reports from Sanaa that US and Israeli bombardments have not weakened Houthi control, and that international political dynamics inadvertently strengthen the militia's rule. The piece is an opinion essay, so the claims are anecdotal and not independently verified. It signals that the Houthi insurgency remains resilient despite external military pressure, with implications for regional stability and the effectiveness of foreign intervention.