The leader of Yemen’s Ansar Allah (Houthi) movement, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, said on Tuesday that another round of confrontation with Israel is “inevitable,” pledging continued preparations for “the next stage of resistance”.

Speaking during a televised address marking Martyrs’ Day, al-Houthi declared, “We recognize the importance of continuing to build upon our preparations for the next round of confrontation with the enemy and those who collaborate with it.”

He added, “We are inevitably heading towards another round of confrontation with the Israeli enemy,” asserting that the Middle East “cannot witness stability, security, or peace as long as the Israeli enemy continues occupying Palestine and pursuing its Zionist agenda.”

Al-Houthi also accused Israel of violating the ceasefire in Gaza, maintaining the blockade, and closing the Rafah crossing, which he said prevents the delivery of humanitarian aid.

He further added that Israeli forces have committed abuses against Palestinian prisoners, including torture and organ theft, and warned that “our enemy is dangerous and extremely criminal, and his ideological background is very dangerous.”