Al-Ghariani backs Houthis amidst Libyan concerns
The statements made by former Libyan Grand Mufti Sadiq al-Ghariani in support of the Houthis and their control over Bab al-Mandab have sparked widespread controversy in Libya and Yemen, leading to tensions in regional and Gulf relations. Ghariani called for backing the Houthis' control of the maritime passage, believing that this would increase pressure on America and Israel. This stance was condemned by official Libyan entities and Yemeni parties, who warned against the exploitation of his remarks to sow strife and to promote positions outside the framework of Libyan legitimacy, especially given the divisions within institutions and the informal influence he exerts. This raises questions about how his positions impact Libya’s international image and regional relations—particularly since the official stance of Libya is to oppose supporting armed groups—making his statements and silence regarding the developments in Yemen a subject of internal and external debate about their potential influence on Libyan policy and the standing of official institutions.
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