The Houthis demand $51 billion from Saudi Arabia in exchange for an end to attacks. The Wall Street Journal Furthermore, the movement insists on being recognized as Yemen's legitimate authority. Both demands would be a significant political victory for the Houthis, and as the publication notes, are unlikely to be accepted by Riyadh. At the same time, Saudi Arabia does not have a simple solution to the threat posed by the group operating in Yemen, the authors of the article believe.