Yemen

Government policy targeting Jews: the Houthi authorities in Sana'a have held Jewish detainee Levi Salem Marhabi despite a court release order, and in 2021 pushed the last Jewish families out of Sana'a. Official speech targeting Jews: on 28 June 2019 Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi recited the movement's slogan, which includes "curse upon the Jews", and said it "will remain a main title of our firm position".

Last reviewed 26 Oct 2026

1. 2021-03-28
   Last Jewish families leave Sana'a
   Asharq Al-Awsat reported that 13 Jews were pushed out of Sana'a under a deal over Marhabi's release, which the Houthis did not carry out, leaving four elderly Jews.
   Source: Asharq Al-Awsat
2. 2020
   US says Houthis wrongfully detain Levi Marhabi
   The US State Department said the Houthis were holding Levi Salem Musa Marhabi despite a court order for his release. The 2023 religious freedom report said he remained in detention.
   Source: US Department of State
3. 2019-06-28
   Houthi leader repeats "curse upon the Jews" slogan
   Abdulmalik al-Houthi recited the movement's slogan, which includes "curse upon the Jews", and said it would remain the main expression of its position.
   Source: Ansar Allah official website, speech on the anniversary of the slogan