In recent days, a wave of alarming news flooded various social media platforms, suggesting that Yemen’s Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, planned to sever the undersea cables supplying 99% of the world’s internet. However, upon closer examination, these claims have been exposed as entirely fabricated.
The origin of this misinformation can be traced back to the Middle East Media Research Institute, an American organization with a clear pro-Israeli stance.
The institute’s unverified assertion triggered a cascade of accusations against the Yemeni Armed Forces, alleging their intention to disrupt global internet connectivity.The first red flag emerged as the source of the news was scrutinized, revealing a lack of credible evidence.
The Middle East Media Research Institute stood as the sole originator of the claim, while other social media platforms merely circulated the information without substantiating its legitimacy.
A critical second indicator dispelled the credibility of the allegations, highlighting the absence of a concrete link between the purported Ansar Allah-affiliated Telegram channel and the actual group.
Furthermore, no official statement from Ansar Allah was presented, leaving the news reliant on a theory designed to incite tensions rather than factual evidence.The third nail in the coffin for these baseless claims was the prompt denial by the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology of Yemen.
Press Release Issued by the Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology, on the Submarine Cables- Republic of Yemen- Sana’a pic.twitter.com/wRgNi6dekA
— TeleYemen (@teleyemen_ye) December 26, 2023
Within two days of the American research institute’s assertions, the ministry released a statement vehemently rejecting the accusations and affirming Yemen’s commitment to securing the undersea cables.This debunking of the initial claim comes at a time when Ansar Allah is engaged in a struggle against those supporting in the Red Sea,
particularly in solidarity with Gaza. Despite being designated as a terrorist organization, Ansar Allah remains resolute. The head of the movement’s Negotiating Envoy, Mohammad Abdul-Salam, dismissed the U.S. designation as a political maneuver, emphasizing that it will not deter Yemen from steadfastly
supporting the Palestinian people.In response to the attacking classification, Ansar Allah’s Politburo released a statement, ironically characterizing the decision as an “honorary badge” from a global state of terrorism. The committee emphasized its unwavering support for the Palestinian people, stating that the classification would only strengthen their commitment.
This episode serves as a stark reminder of the importance of verifying information before succumbing to sensational claims, shedding light on the perils of misinformation in an era dominated by social media and geopolitical tensions.
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