Limits of Credibility: al-Qaeda with Houthis, Waffen SS with Haganah, and Qawuqji………
“Saudi Arabia started fighting Yemeni Shi'ite rebels -- known as Houthis -- earlier this month after it announced that they had killed two border guards in a cross-border incursion. A Yemeni military official told Reuters that Yemeni forces and Houthi rebels waged pitched battles on the outskirts of the northern city of Saada on Saturday after regular troops thwarted an attempt by the insurgents to enter the city. Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, fears growing instability in Yemen could turn into a major security threat by allowing al Qaeda to gain a stronger foothold in the poverty-stricken country. The Houthis belong to the Zaidi sect of minority Shi'ite Islam, and complain of social, economic and religious marginalization by the government. Both sides deny their aims are sectarian. Saudi media frequently mention an al Qaeda presence among the Houthis and Yemen sees Iran's hand behind the rebels. Iran denies involvement and has called for Yemen's government to end the fighting through negotiations……….”
Claiming that al-Qaeda were fighting among the Houthi Shi’as is like claiming that SS members were fighting with the Haganah. Or like claiming Fawzi al Qawuqji doing the same.
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