Houthis DARE Trump, Bibi; Hold Wargames Against Israel, U.S.
/ Jul 01, 2025, 08:43PM IST
Yemen's Houthi rebels held combat drills, titled 'You Are Not Alone' in support of Gaza and to confront 'Zionist enemy and its supporters.' Houthi fighters can be seen in a video released on Telegram with RPG, machine guns and rifles firing from a distance and from bikes at targets covered in Israeli and American flags. Watch for more details.
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