Yemen’s Houthi Militia Offers Education to U.S. Students Suspended for Protesting Against Israel

In a move to support Palestinians in the ongoing Gaza conflict, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia is now extending a helping hand to students who have been suspended from U.S. universities for staging anti-Israel protests.

Amidst the seventh month of the war in Gaza, students across the United States have been gathering at campuses to demonstrate against Israel’s actions. They have urged President Joe Biden to intervene and have demanded schools to divest from companies supporting the Israeli government.

Several universities, including Ivy League Columbia University in New York City, have resorted to calling in police to control the protests.

An official at Sanaa University, which is under Houthi control, stated, “We are serious about welcoming students that have been suspended from U.S. universities for supporting Palestinians. We are fighting this battle with Palestine in every way we can.”

Sanaa University has praised the “humanitarian” stance of the protesting students in the U.S. and has offered them the opportunity to continue their studies in Yemen.

“The board of the university strongly condemns the suppression of freedom of expression faced by academics and students in U.S. and European universities,” read a statement by the university, which also provided an email address for students interested in their offer.

The U.S. and Britain recently reclassified the Houthi militia as a terrorist organization due to their attacks on ships in the Red Sea, causing disruptions in global economies.

The Houthi’s gesture of providing education to U.S. students has sparked mixed reactions on social media in Yemen, with some users sharing sarcastic remarks and humorous images.

Despite the controversy, Sanaa University remains firm in its offer to support students who have been penalized for their pro-Palestine activism in the U.S.