Yemeni defense ministry warns against Houthi gatherings, labels them military targets

Yemen's Ministry of Defense on Thursday warned citizens living in areas under Houthi control against participating in gatherings organized by the group, stating that such assemblies would be considered legitimate military targets.

In a statement, the ministry said that the Houthis exploit gatherings held under the banners of tribal mobilization, mass rallies, and so-called cultural courses to recruit children, youth, and others described as misled, sending them into deadly combat in support of the group's military activities and destructive agenda, according to Al Arabiya.

The ministry urged citizens to stay away from these gatherings and warned against allowing their children to be exploited or put in harm's way.