In a conversation with al-Mayadeen, Ali al-Amed, a member of the Houthis' political bureau, rejected the claims that Yemen or the movement participated in the fighting in Syria, and warned Syrians against narratives spread with sectarian and religious pretexts. ".
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Al-Amad admitted that Yemen had alliances in the conflict with "Israel", but emphasized that "there is not a single evidence" of its involvement in any battle inside Syria, adding that Yemen has never initiated or participated in such fighting.
He also dismissed reports that Yemen's current conflict with Saudi Arabia is sectarian, describing the allegations surrounding Mecca as baseless.
Al-Amad also welcomed the latest statement by the Syrian foreign ministers, saying that it reflects an "accurate understanding of the situation", and confirmed that Yemen will stand by Syria whenever its leadership is ready to confront "Israel".