WSJ Discovers Houthis Don't Target Non-Genocide Supporters
The Houthis didn't wake up one morning and decide to target global shipping for sport. Their stated goal, repeatedly declared and verifiable, is to pressure those aiding Israel's actions in Gaza. This isn't some arbitrary act of piracy; it's a direct, if globally disruptive, response to a specific geopolitical crisis. Yet, the Journal frames it as a capricious threat, omitting the context that
would explain the 'pledge to end targeting' – a pledge contingent on the cessation of hostilities in Gaza. One might wonder why the US and its allies can't simply accept the terms offered, which would immediately alleviate the shipping woes. But then, that would require acknowledging the connection between the Biden administration's unwavering support for Israeli operations and the ensuing
regional instability. It's easier to portray the Houthis as irrational actors than to admit that US foreign policy could, perhaps, use fewer weapons and more diplomacy.