The "helpers of God"

New power in the Middle East: Who are the Houthis?

The Houthis have come to stay, and they are not just a threat to world trade.(Bild: AFP or licensors)

The sandal-wearing warriors from Yemen with the inevitable curved dagger in their belt have cruise missiles and drones with which they attack merchant ships, the US Navy and even Israel. But who are these men really?

"God is great! Death to America! Death to Israel! Damn the Jews! Victory to Islam!"