{"id":2152220,"date":"2024-01-17T21:11:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-18T02:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-only-partially-reverses-course-after-delisting-houthis-from-terrorist-list\/"},"modified":"2024-01-17T21:13:12","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T02:13:12","slug":"biden-admin-only-partially-reverses-course-after-delisting-houthis-from-terrorist-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-admin-only-partially-reverses-course-after-delisting-houthis-from-terrorist-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden Admin Partially Reverses Course on Houthis&#8217; Terrorist List Delisting"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fbiden-admin-only-partially-reverses-course-after-delisting-houthis-from-terrorist-list%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=2152220&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>President Biden \u200bReverses Course, Designates Houthis as\u200d Terrorist Group<\/h2>\n<p>The Iranian-backed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/houthis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houthis<\/a> have been designated as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) group by \u200dPresident Joe Biden&#8217;s administration, marking a significant shift from their decision in \u20622021 to remove the group from the Foreign \u2062Terrorist Organization (FTO) list.<\/p>\n<p>This decision comes in response to the Houthis&#8217; recent wave \u200cof attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea, causing disruptions to global commerce.<\/p>\n<p>The U.S. State Department stated, &#8220;This designation seeks to promote accountability for the group&#8217;s terrorist activities. If the Houthis cease their attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, the United States will\u200c reevaluate this designation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that the administration is committed to protecting the well-being of \u2063Yemeni civilians living in areas controlled by \u2062the Houthis. The U.S. government \u2063will engage in robust outreach to stakeholders, aid providers, and partners to ensure the facilitation of humanitarian assistance and the \u2062import of critical commodities in Yemen.<\/p>\n<p>While the designation as an SDGT group carries penalties, it falls short of re-designating the Houthis as an FTO, which would impose even harsher consequences. An \u2063FTO designation would make it illegal for any U.S.\u200d individuals or entities to provide any form of support or\u2064 resources to the group.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Times\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2024\/01\/16\/us\/politics\/houthis-terrorism-designation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">highlighted<\/a> that \u200dan FTO designation would have facilitated criminal\u2064 prosecution against those knowingly providing\u200c the Houthis with financial aid, supplies, training, or other forms of support.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">When the Biden Admin reversed the Houthis&#8217; Foreign Terror Organization (FTO) designation\u2064 &#038;\u2063 strong armed \u200bSaudi Arabia out of Yemen- the Houthis didn&#8217;t\u200b call it quits.<\/p>\n<p>Now, they&#8217;re striking \u200dAmerican ships.<\/p>\n<p>Half \u200bmeasures won&#8217;t stop terror, we must return the Houthi FTO NOW.\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/rvXtd98O7x\">pic.twitter.com\/rvXtd98O7x<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Morgan Ortagus (@MorganOrtagus)\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MorganOrtagus\/status\/1747730225767547360?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">January \u206217, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the potential consequences of\u2064 designating the Houthis as a \u200dterrorist group on the humanitarian\u2064 crisis in Yemen?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ates is prepared to review the designation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The Houthis, also\u200c known as Ansar Allah, have been involved in the ongoing conflict in Yemen since 2014. The group, which is aligned with Iran, seized control of the\u2062 capital, Sana&#8217;a, and other major cities, leading to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/syria-elected-to-world-health-organization-executive-board-despite-human-rights-abuses\/\" title=\"Syria Elected To World Health Organization Executive Board Despite Human Rights Abuses\">devastating civil war<\/a>. The conflict has resulted in\u200b a humanitarian crisis, with millions of Yemenis suffering from food insecurity, \u200dlack\u2064 of access to \u2063healthcare, and displacement.<\/p>\n<p>The decision to designate the Houthis as a terrorist group is not without controversy. Critics argue\u2062 that this move could further exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, as \u200bit may hinder the delivery of much-needed aid to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/in-line-for-senior-job-at-state-sanders-aide-accuses-biden-of-illegal-military-action\/\" title=\"In Line For Senior Job at State, Sanders Aide Accuses Biden of Illegal Military Action\">war-torn country<\/a>. The designation could also complicate diplomatic efforts to bring an \u200dend to the conflict and find a political solution.<\/p>\n<p>However,\u200b supporters of the designation argue that the Houthis \u2063have continually posed a threat to regional \u2063stability and\u200c have been\u200d responsible \u2064for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-nikki-haley-attending-beijing-olympics-after-tokyo-would-give-propaganda-victory-to-china\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE: Nikki Haley: Attending Beijing Olympics After Tokyo Would Give \u2018Propaganda Victory\u2019 To China\">numerous human rights abuses<\/a>.\u200c They\u2062 believe that\u2062 the designation will send a strong message to \u200cthe group and its Iranian backers that their actions \u200bwill not be tolerated.<\/p>\n<p>The \u2064Houthis have been involved in various attacks against Saudi Arabia,\u2062 a regional rival and key U.S. ally.\u2063 These attacks include launching ballistic missiles and drones targeting Saudi cities and oil infrastructure. The Houthis have also targeted civilian areas, resulting in the loss of innocent lives.<\/p>\n<p>By designating the Houthis\u2062 as a terrorist group, the Biden administration is sending a signal that it is committed \u2062to\u200d countering Iran&#8217;s influence in the region and supporting its allies. It also underscores the administration&#8217;s commitment to upholding international norms and holding accountable those who \u200cengage in terrorism.<\/p>\n<p>However, the administration has also \u2063stated that it\u2063 is\u200d open to reviewing the designation if the Houthis \u2062stop\u200d their attacks in the Red \u2063Sea \u2064and \u2062Gulf of Aden. This indicates \u2062a willingness\u2063 to engage in dialogue and find a \u2062peaceful solution to the \u2062conflict in Yemen.<\/p>\n<p>The designation of the Houthis as a terrorist group is a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Yemen. It reflects the complex nature of the conflict and\u2063 the challenges of balancing humanitarian concerns with national security interests. President Biden&#8217;s decision will undoubtedly have far-reaching implications for Yemen\u200b and the broader region, and its impact will be closely watched by \u2064the international community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Joe Biden&#8217;s administration has designated the Iranian-backed Houthis as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist group, reversing their decision from 2021. This move follows the Houthis&#8217; numerous attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":2152221,"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":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2152220","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"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\/2152220","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\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2152220"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2152220\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2152221"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2152220"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2152220"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2152220"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}