Tehran TimesIran-leaningJun 28, 2026, 4:39 PM

Yemen will ensure the Somaliland scheme becomes a catastrophic trap for Israel

Yemen has declared it will ensure that the Somaliland initiative becomes a catastrophic trap for Israel, underscoring its firm opposition to any perceived normalization or strategic moves benefiting Israel in the region. This stance is articulated amid broader regional tensions, particularly given Israel's ongoing military posture along its northern borders and towards Iran. Despite any temporary lull in hostilities, Yemeni officials and allied voices stress that these should not be interpreted as signs of lasting peace. The situation is further complicated by Israeli internal politics, where Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, facing significant domestic crises and the possibility of early Knesset elections, is depicted as relying on a continuous state of conflict to maintain political power. Yemen's statement from Tehran situates the Somaliland scheme within this larger geopolitical struggle, reflecting deep-seated animosities and the fragile nature of regional security dynamics.

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TEHRAN — Any temporary reduction of military hostility by Israel along its northern borders or toward Iran must not be misconstrued as a sign of regional peace. Driven by long-term schemes and intense domestic political crises, including the looming prospect of early Knesset elections, Benjamin Netanyahu remains structurally dependent on a perpetual state of warfare for his political survival.