{"id":2105074,"date":"2023-11-21T15:36:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T20:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-considers-designating-houthis-a-terrorist-organization-after-cargo-ship-hijacking\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T15:38:11","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T20:38:11","slug":"us-considers-designating-houthis-a-terrorist-organization-after-cargo-ship-hijacking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-considers-designating-houthis-a-terrorist-organization-after-cargo-ship-hijacking\/","title":{"rendered":"US considers designating Houthis a terrorist organization after cargo ship hijacking"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fus-considers-designating-houthis-a-terrorist-organization-after-cargo-ship-hijacking%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2105074&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The \u2063Biden Administration Considers \u2063Redesignating\u2063 Houthi Rebels as Terrorists<\/h2>\n<p>The Biden administration is currently deliberating on\u200c whether \u2062to \u200bdesignate the Houthi rebels, based in Yemen, as \u2063a terrorist entity, according to a White House official. The Houthis, a group of \u200bYemeni rebels with Iranian support, \u200chave recently engaged in provocative actions, including shooting down an \u200cAmerican drone, launching \u2064a drone towards American forces, and firing missiles believed \u2063to be targeting Israel. In\u200c a recent incident, Houthi\u2064 forces seized a vessel connected to Israel,\u200c taking\u200b the crew hostage.<\/p>\n<h3>Reviewing\u2063 Potential \u200cTerrorist Designations<\/h3>\n<p>John Kirby, the National Security Council \u2064coordinator\u2062 for strategic communications, stated, \u200c&#8221;In light of the Houthis&#8217; recent targeting of \u2064civilians and the piracy\u200b of a\u2062 ship in international waters, \u2064we have initiated \u2064a review of potential terrorist designations. We will also\u200d be exploring other options in collaboration with \u200bour allies and partners.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>U.S. Navy carriers stationed in \u200cthe Middle East have intercepted missiles and drones \u200bfrom Yemen, suspected to be\u200c from the Houthis, on two\u200b occasions in the past month. \u200cThese actions were believed \u2064to be \u200baimed at Israel or posed a threat to \u200bU.S.\u2064 forces. The USS Carney intercepted three cruise missiles and\u2064 multiple drones\u200c in a \u200bprevious incident, while the USS Thomas Hudner recently shot down a \u200cdrone approaching \u200dits\u200d location.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, the Houthis shot down \u2062a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Red Sea, which was\u200d not recovered by\u200c the\u2064 U.S. Department \u2063of Defense. Additionally, they are currently \u200cholding the crew of the Bahamas-flagged car carrier Galaxy\u200c Leader, \u2062owned by\u200b Ray Car Carriers, as hostages.<\/p>\n<h3>International Law Violation and Iranian\u2063 Involvement<\/h3>\n<p>Regarding the \u200bseizure of the vessel, Kirby condemned it \u2063as a\u2063 &#8220;flagrant violation of international\u2063 law.&#8221; He \u2064also accused Iran of\u200d complicity, stating that they <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-announces-new-legal-team-for-impeachment-defense-after-previous-team-collapsed\/\" title=\"Trump Announces New Legal Team For Impeachment Defense After Previous Team Collapsed\">provide material support<\/a> and encouragement to \u2063the\u2062 Houthi forces responsible for the seizure. Kirby emphasized that the actions of the Houthis are absolutely unacceptable and\u2064 called for the immediate and unconditional release\u200d of the ship and its crew.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth noting that Secretary of State \u2063Antony\u200d Blinken had\u200d revoked the Houthi rebels&#8217; terrorist organization designation in February 2021, a decision made in the \u2062final\u200c days\u200b of the\u2064 Trump administration.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential consequences of redesignating the Houthis \u200bas terrorists, both in terms of humanitarian aid distribution and peace \u2064negotiations in Yemen<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u2063Ting\u2062 Saudi Arabia. These actions have \u200craised concerns among U.S. officials who fear that the Houthis\u2063 are \u2064destabilizing the region and pose a threat to American interests.<\/p>\n<p>The consideration to redesignate the Houthis as terrorists is not a new one. \u2063In the final days of the Trump administration, then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced the designation of the Houthis \u2062as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kentucky-ag-slams-state-department-for-failing-to-halt-fentanyl-crisis\/\" title=\"KY AG criticizes State Dept. for not stopping fentanyl crisis.\">foreign \u2064terrorist organization<\/a>. This move was met with significant criticism from humanitarian organizations and diplomats who argued that it would worsen\u2064 the humanitarian crisis in Yemen by impeding the delivery of much-needed aid. The Biden administration subsequently reversed the decision, citing concerns over the impact on Yemeni civilians.<\/p>\n<p>However, the recent actions by \u200bthe Houthis have sparked a fresh debate on whether they should once again be labeled as terrorists. The shooting down of an American drone \u200band the attacks on Saudi Arabia have fueled concerns over \u200btheir capabilities\u2063 and intentions. Supporters \u2063of the designation\u200d argue that it would send a strong message to the Houthis,\u2063 deter further \u200cescalations, and potentially cripple their access to funding and arms.<\/p>\n<p>Opponents, on the other hand, fear that the designation would have severe humanitarian consequences. Yemen is already facing the world&#8217;s\u2063 worst\u200b humanitarian crisis, with millions of people on the brink of famine and in desperate need of assistance. Redesignating the Houthis as terrorists could further disrupt aid distribution, hinder\u200d diplomatic efforts, and exacerbate the suffering of\u200c the Yemeni\u200c people.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, \u2062there are concerns over the impact \u200bon peace negotiations. Redesignating the Houthis as terrorists\u200b could complicate\u2062 efforts to find a political solution to the conflict in Yemen. It could reinforce a\u200b narrative of foreign intervention \u200cand make it more difficult to engage the group in dialogue, further prolonging\u2063 the crisis.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration is well aware of these complexities and is carefully \u2062considering the potential\u200c consequences of such a designation. They have emphasized the\u200b need for \u200ba\u200c comprehensive approach that takes into\u200d account the humanitarian situation,\u200c regional dynamics, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congressional-war-vets-warn-biden-against-shuttering-gitmo\/\" title=\"Congressional War Vets Warn Biden Against Shuttering Gitmo\">national security interests<\/a>. The administration\u2062 aims to strike a delicate balance between holding the Houthis accountable for \u200ctheir actions and\u2064 maintaining the possibility of a peaceful resolution to the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note \u2062that the designation of a group as terrorists is \u2063not a decision to be taken lightly. It has significant\u2062 implications for both domestic and international actors. Designating the Houthis as terrorists would place them alongside recognized groups such as ISIS and Al-Qaeda, heightening their global profile and potentially altering the \u200bdynamics of the conflict. The international community, especially Yemen&#8217;s neighboring countries and regional powers, will be closely watching the Biden\u2064 administration&#8217;s decision and its potential\u200c ramifications.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the Biden administration is\u200c deliberating on \u2063whether to\u200c redesignate the Houthi\u200d rebels as terrorists in light of \u2062their recent aggressive actions. \u2062While proponents argue that such a move would \u2062send a \u2063strong message, \u200bopponents stress the potential humanitarian \u2062consequences and the impact on peace negotiations. The administration must <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/us-considers-designating-houthis-a-terrorist-organization-after-cargo-ship-hijacking\/\" title=\"US considers designating Houthis a terrorist organization after cargo ship hijacking\">carefully balance national security concerns<\/a> with the humanitarian crisis in Yemen and the pursuit of a political solution. The world waits for their decision, which will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for the region\u2062 and beyond.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Biden administration is considering redesignating the Houthi rebels, based in Yemen, as a terrorist entity, a White House official confirmed Tuesday. The Houthis, who are mostly Yemeni rebels who have Iranian support, have shot down an American drone, flown a drone in the direction of American forces, and fired missiles believed to be heading<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2105075,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2105074","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2105074","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2105074"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2105074\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2105075"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2105074"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2105074"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2105074"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}