The Houthis: ready for direct negotiations sponsored by Cairo "Yemen welcomes the Egyptian mediation, and welcomes that Cairo is an incubator for direct negotiations to end the conflict." Muhammad al-Bukhaiti, a member of the political bureau of the Ansar Allah Houthi al-Bukhaiti group, told the "Egypt Telegraph" that his group also welcomes Al-Azhar's initiative, and sees as positive any sincere Egyptian effort to end the war, alleviate suffering and open the way to sustainable and inclusive peace. He added that peace with Saudi Arabia is a strategic option for the group, while welcoming the continuation of communication channels between Sana'a and Riyadh. His statements came with an increase in questions about the chances of renewing the diplomatic track, after Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi spoke about Egypt's willingness to send forces of a defensive nature to contribute to the defense of Saudi Arabia.

The Houthis: ready for direct negotiations sponsored by Cairo "Yemen welcomes the Egyptian mediation, and welcomes that Cairo is an incubator for direct negotiations to end the conflict." Muhammad al-Bukhaiti, a member of the political bureau of the Ansar Allah Houthi al-Bukhaiti group, told the "Egypt Telegraph" that his group also welcomes Al-Azhar's initiative, and sees as positive any sincere Egyptian effort to end the war, alleviate suffering and open the way to sustainable and inclusive peace. He added that peace with Saudi Arabia is a strategic option for the group, while welcoming the continuation of communication channels between Sana'a and Riyadh. His statements came with an increase in questions about the chances of renewing the diplomatic track, after Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi spoke about Egypt's willingness to send forces of a defensive nature to contribute to the defense of Saudi Arabia.