Top Yemeni comedian mocks Israel and the West in his new hit

Mustafa al-Mumari, a famous comedian and YouTuber in Yemen, has released a new song titled “Ship Ship” making fun of Israel and Western countries on his YouTube channel, which has 2.86 million subscribers.

The song features “Israeli” characters in ultra-Orthodox clothing who lament their fate following the Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

Al-Mumari, who now praises Iran’s proxy in Yemen, has previously criticized the situation in the country under the Houthi militia and was even arrested for allegedly inciting hatred against the group. The areas controlled by the Houthis in Yemen are plagued by great poverty, and the comedy serves as a means of criticizing the dire conditions.

Since the beginning of the war, the Houthis have released numerous songs. Their official channels play various religious hymns designed to boost the “spirit” of their fighters. Although they support the music to some extent, their support seems to be selective.

Saudi Arabian broadcaster Al Arabiya reported on Sunday that local sources had told them that the Houthis had kidnapped 15 artists, singers, sound technicians and wedding hall owners because singing at weddings and events is banned in the Amran region.