Naef, a government soldier in southern Yemen for nine years, is optimistic about the establishment of the Supreme Military Committee (SMC) by the Presidential Leadership Council (PLC) to integrate anti-Houthi military units. The SMC aims to defeat the Houthis and reclaim all of Yemen, marking a significant shift in the decade-long conflict. Houthi supporters in northern Yemen are concerned about the SMC’s impact, fearing a resumption of war, while Houthi leaders remain confident in their power and control. Defeating the well-equipped Houthis will be a challenging task for the Saudi-backed coalition, despite their previous efforts with overwhelming air power.
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