Houthi leadership weak and chosen by tribal loyalty, analyst says
Military analyst Mohammed Al-Kamim says Houthi leaders are selected based on loyalty and tribal ties, not military competence.
Military analyst Mohammed Al-Kamim asserts that Houthi leadership is weak and chosen based on loyalty and tribal ties, not military expertise. In an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Al-Kamim elaborated that the group appoints its leaders based on allegiance and obedience, rather than military capability that could impact the battlefield.
He further explained that the militia primarily consists of uneducated, simple fighters, with others operating more advanced weaponry such as tanks, artillery, mortars, howitzers, and snipers. This arrangement gives the group a functional army force, but lacks the capability for drone or ballistic missile operations. Al-Kamim also noted that the militia calls for truces whenever it faces a shortage of fighters or leaders, seeking to buy time and regain readiness.
He stated that truces have always been beneficial to the militia, which swiftly seeks them whenever it encounters difficulties with its fighters.
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