The Red Sea Remains Under Fire, and Sana’a Changes the Rules of Engagement

NYN | Reports and Analysis

Al-Araby Al-Jadeed revealed an American plan that includes security projects funded by both the U.S. and Gulf countries, aimed at establishing a permanent buffer zone between the Gaza Strip and Israeli settlements in the Gaza Envelope. The goal is to ensure that Gaza does not pose any future threat to Israel.

This step is part of Washington’s continued support for Tel Aviv, and its attempts to impose a new security reality that minimizes any potential threat to the settlements.

A Comparison Between Sana’a’s Stance and U.S. Support for Israel

While Washington and its regional allies work to bolster Israel’s security by funding projects designed to isolate Gaza, Sana’a takes an entirely opposing position. Sana’a has repeatedly declared its full support for the Palestinian resistance. The Sana’a forces have proven their presence in the regional equation by targeting Israeli and Western ships in the Red Sea in retaliation for the aggression against Gaza.

Isolation Policy vs. Deterrence Policy

While Washington and its allies rely on building walls and buffer zones to protect Israel, Sana’a believes that the solution lies in direct military deterrence against Israeli and Western interests.

Sana’a’s approach focuses on field pressure to disrupt Israeli supplies and trade, while the U.S. approach seeks to entrench the occupation and fortify Israel through funding security isolation projects.

These developments highlight the widening gap between the positions of key actors in the region—one camp supports Israel materially and militarily, while the other sees direct confrontation as the way to prevent the expansion of Israeli dominance.

As the plots against Gaza continue, these policies represent a wager on the future, with some aiming to protect Israel through economic power, and others using the military equation to change the balance of power.