Sanaa, Nov 10 (NationPress) The Houthi movement has issued a stern warning that it will recommence its missile and drone strikes against Israel should the ceasefire in Gaza disintegrate, as conveyed in a letter directed to the Palestinian Hamas organization.

This threat, reported by the Houthi-operated al-Masirah TV network, emerges amidst escalating regional tensions that may jeopardize the delicate US-brokered truce in Gaza, alongside rising conflicts between Iran and the United States concerning stalled nuclear discussions.

In the correspondence, Yousif al-Madani, the Houthis' newly appointed chief of staff, assured Hamas, "We remain unwavering in our commitment to support you, regardless of the sacrifices required."

Madani succeeded Mohammed Abdulkarim Al-Ghamari, who was killed along with numerous other Houthi officials during Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa in August, as reported by the Xinhua news agency.

Since the commencement of the conflict in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have launched hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones towards Israel, with most being intercepted, until the ceasefire commenced on October 10. The group also targeted ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea, sinking four vessels.

Recently, the Houthis proclaimed a state of general mobilization, enlisting hundreds of tribal combatants, tightening security in their controlled regions, establishing additional checkpoints, and detaining several UN personnel on suspicions of espionage for Israel. They also dispatched reinforcements to the frontlines near Marib, an oil-rich province under the authority of Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces.

These actions followed a televised address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who asserted that the Houthis represent a threat to Israel and that "efforts are underway to neutralize it."