On January 1, 2026, local time, Mohammed Abdul Salam, a spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi movement, delivered a speech reviewing the regional situation over the past year and addressing related issues. Abdul-Salam noted that while Yemen stands in solidarity with Palestine, it has not overlooked the internal challenges it faces, including the tangible consequences resulting from the Saudi-led military operations and blockade. He also stated that with the disintegration of the so-called “coalition,” Saudi Arabia now stands alone at the forefront of these matters, marking a significant shift in 2025. He believes that facts have proven that continuing to rely on military operations and blockades has not worked and will only lead to further losses. Abdul Salam concluded by stating that all parties should seize the opportunities presented by these changing realities and address the various issues left over from the conflict and blockade of recent years in a rational manner. (CCTV)