Yemen: the government launches an offensive to retake all territory from the Houthis
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PakistanIslamabad is gauging Rachad al-Alimi's offensive based on the balance of power: the Houthis are maintaining the initiative on the ground, Taiz is under siege and Riyadh, a partner of Pakistan, is being targeted.
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IsraelJerusalem frames the Yemeni offensive within the war with Iran: the Houthis are described as a relay of Tehran, and the debate centers on arbitration between Riyadh, Washington, and the diplomatic route.
- Pakistan
Saudi-centered security
Daily Times highlights the coalition's version of Houthi claims.
Omission of the humanitarian aspect
the civil crisis is only mentioned in a single sentence.
What the account puts first
IsraelRegional
the narrative places Yemen in the war with Iran, highlighting Bab el-Mandeb as an alternative to the Strait of Hormuz.
- Pakistan
this perspective does not carry this information
What it leaves out
Israel onlyIsraelLimited humanitarian
the available excerpts do not mention civilian casualties or roads cut off around Taiz.
- Pakistan
Reliance on Western agencies
the narrative is based on Reuters and AFP dispatches.
What it leans on
Pakistan onlyIsraelthis perspective does not carry this information