France calls for more pressure on Houthis to end attacks on Saudi Arabia
France calls for more pressure on Houthis to end attacks on Saudi Arabia France called for greater pressure on Yemen 's Houthis to end their attacks in the region, particularly against Saudi Arabia . "Our position is that it is necessary to increase pressure on the Houthis so that they put an end to their unacceptable attacks and provocations, particularly against Saudi territory, but not only…
France has urged increased pressure on Yemen's Houthi rebels to halt their attacks, particularly those targeting Saudi Arabia. Spokesperson Pascal Confavreux of the French foreign ministry made this call during a news conference on Friday, emphasizing the need to address the Houthis' unacceptable aggression. This comes in response to a question about Paris' support for the European Union's proposal to designate the Houthis as a terrorist organization.
While Saudi Arabia is pressuring the EU to make this designation, they face European concerns that it could hinder future peace efforts. On Thursday, the UN Security Council unanimously extended sanctions against Yemen, including asset freezes and travel bans, for another year, with the council demanding an end to the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) welcomed the resolution, describing it as a significant step in unifying the international stance against the treacherous Houthi attacks.
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