Trump Declares Ceasefire with Houthis, Mediated by Oman, But Group Vows to Keep Attacking Israeli Ships Until Aid Reaches Gaza

President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire agreement with Yemen's Houthi rebels, stating that the U.S. would halt its airstrikes against the group. The ceasefire, mediated by Oman, stipulates that the Houthis will cease attacks on American vessels in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. Trump emphasized that the Houthis had communicated their willingness to stop fighting, and the U.S. would honor this by stopping the bombings. Despite the ceasefire with the U.S., the Houthis have declared that their operations against Israel will continue unabated. Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthi Political Council, stated that their military actions in the Red Sea and against Israel would not stop until Israel ends its aggression in Gaza. Houthi officials have also vowed to continue targeting Israeli ships until aid reaches Gaza, emphasizing their commitment to the Palestinian cause and their right to respond to any aggression against Yemen. The ceasefire agreement has sparked varied reactions. While Trump hailed it as a capitulation by the Houthis, the group denied any such agreement to stop their military operations entirely. Houthi leaders have criticized Trump's announcement as a failure for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, suggesting he should resign. The Houthis' continued targeting of Israeli ships and their refusal to include Israel in the ceasefire terms have raised concerns about the stability of the Red Sea region and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.