The Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday, November 23, that the Houthi rebels in Yemen have sentenced 17 individuals to death on charges of espionage. The accused are allegedly linked to Israel, the United States, and Saudi Arabia.

A court controlled by the Houthi faction, based in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, issued the death sentences. The 17 individuals are accused of gathering and sharing sensitive information with foreign intelligence agencies.

According to the report, the accused spies are set to face execution by firing squad in a public execution. The punishment is part of the Houthi's ongoing crackdown on alleged foreign collaborators.

In addition to the death sentences, two other individuals were handed 10-year prison terms. These individuals are also accused of espionage for foreign powers during the years 2024-2025.

The charges against the 17 individuals include providing information on Houthi leaders' movements, military secrets, and the locations of missiles. They are also accused of passing details about political and security conditions in Yemen to foreign agents.

This sentencing comes amid escalating tensions in the region, particularly as the Houthis continue their attacks on Israeli targets and U.S. ships in the Red Sea. The move also highlights the ongoing conflict in Yemen, where political and military alliances are increasingly influenced by external powers. The executions could further strain relations between Yemen's Houthi government and the international community.

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