Criticism in Saudi Arabia of U.S. ceasefire agreement with Houthis

Saudi analysts condemn American cease-fire with Houthis - Defend Jerusalem

MEMRI reported that a series of Saudi analysts were highly critical of US President Donald Trump’s cease-fire with the Houthis. By Rachel Avraham According to a recent report in MEMRI, “On May 6, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump unexpectedly announced that the U.S. would stop targeting Houthi strongholds in Yemen after the latter had agreed

Criticism in Saudi Arabia of U.S. ceasefire agreement with Houthis

The May 6, 2025, agreement—brokered by Oman—was announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, who declared the Houthis had "capitulated" and agreed to stop attacking ships. In return, the U.S. would halt airstrikes on Houthi positions. The Houthis, however, rejected claims of surrender, portraying the deal as a "resounding victory" forced upon the U.S. after its military efforts failed. They also vowed to continue attacks on Israeli ships. The Saudi…