Yemen’s armed Houthi group has renewed threats to target ships linked to Israel warning of retaliatory actions if aid to Gaza is not allowed within four days.

Abdul Malik al-Houthi group’s leader declared, “We are giving a clear ultimatum to world. If Israel continues blocking aid to Gaza, we will resume naval operations. We will not tolerate Gazans starving due to Israeli aggression.”

Houthis have been vocal in their opposition to Israel’s actions in Gaza vowing to escalate maritime attacks if their demands are unmet. Their stance highlights growing tensions in the region as humanitarian crisis in Gaza deepens.

In a separate development Trump administration has withdrawn  million in funding from Columbia University. Decision follows allegations that the university failed to address harassment faced by Jewish students on campus. A statement cited “ongoing harassment of Jewish students” as reason for cutting financial support.

Since the start of Israel’s offensive in Gaza, Columbia University has become a focal point for anti-Israel protests in U.S. Demonstrations on campus have sparked similar movements across American universities intensifying debates over free speech student safety and Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

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Dual developments underscore widening impact of Gaza crisis from maritime security threats in Middle East to campus tensions in United States.