Houthi chief confirms plan to take Mecca from 'liar' Saudi? Shames MBS for ‘secret ties’ with Israel

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has reportedly issued a fresh warning involving Saudi Arabia, while accusing Riyadh of maintaining ties with Israel. The remarks come amid continuing tensions between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia and growing scrutiny of the wider regional power struggle. Claims surrounding Mecca and Saudi-Israel relations have added a sensitive new dimension to the rhetoric. What exactly did the Houthi leader say, and what is the context behind his latest accusations against Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman? Here is what has been reported about the statement, the Saudi-Houthi tensions and the broader geopolitical stakes across the Middle East.