Taiz Conflict: A Speaker's Analysis of Houthi Control and Saudi Airstrikes

Based on the facts, I tell you, indeed I am certain, that Sana'a forces can take control of Taiz within hours on all fronts, Kilab, Asayfirah, the eastern and western fronts alike.

But we face two fundamental dilemmas. The first dilemma is that armed groups in Taiz are entrenched among civilians, indeed they use them as cover. The second dilemma is bombing— Saudi airstrikes inside the city.

Imagine with me a narrow city packed with people, unlike Ma'rib, unlike Mokha, which are desert areas not densely populated, where confrontations are easier.

But in Taiz, the situation is different. Today— Before today, in 2015, the coalition struck Taiz's infrastructure in general, even striking Taiz's heritage, striking Cairo Castle. That is, we expect anything from the air force.

So if the Houthis take Taiz by force, which they can do, there will be bloody massacres through Saudi airstrikes. Today, based on the facts and through the offer, the Houthis want Taiz to be handed over peacefully, willingly.

He wants this without bloodshed, unlike the coalition.

The coalition wants to spill— Yemeni blood in every possible way.

And blame the Houthis and armed groups inside the city, who make up only ten percent and do not care about the other 90 percent of citizens.

They can go to hell. The Houthis today are acting with reason and do not want massacres to occur in the city of Taiz, but the armed groups are using civilians as cover in the narrow streets. Meanwhile, they receive strong support, and the ones paying the price are the citizens of Taiz. Today, the burden— the responsibility lies with

you, and as you are, so shall your rulers be.