Tariq Saleh, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council and leader of the National Resistance Forces, has called for a unified resistance against the Houthi rebels, urging all Yemenis to contribute to the fight.

During a video conference meeting with the Emergency Committee on Tuesday, August 13th, Saleh emphasized the need for a collective effort against the Houthis. The meeting focused on the ongoing relief efforts for those affected by recent floods in the Hodeidah governorate.

Saleh directed the Emergency Committee on the Western Coast to continue providing aid to flood victims, improve response mechanisms, and ensure all affected individuals receive assistance promptly. He also stressed the importance of expanding the response to reach every affected household and involving civil society and active youth groups in these humanitarian efforts.

Saleh highlighted the Houthi's tactics to undermine national identity and manipulate young generations. He emphasized the need to counter this misinformation with practical steps – humanitarian, developmental, and educational – and to uphold the principles of the September and October revolutions to combat this "malicious act."

Saleh also criticized the Houthis for their hypocrisy regarding the Palestinian cause, stating that they have done nothing to support Palestinians. He warned that the Houthis' actions have catastrophic consequences for the Yemeni people.

Last Wednesday, the Tihama region in western Yemen, encompassing Hodeidah, parts of Taiz, and other governorates, experienced heavy rains and floods, causing significant casualties and property damage. The relief response has been inadequate, with limited statistics available to assess the full extent of the disaster.

The internationally recognized Yemeni government has issued appeals for aid to the coastal Tihama region, which has suffered heavy losses in lives and property due to the floods following more than 10 hours of torrential rain.

Estimates indicate at least 45 fatalities, over 100 missing individuals, and the destruction of more than 500 homes. Thousands of families have been displaced due to damaged homes or fear of further rainfall.

Yemen's weak infrastructure has exacerbated the impact of the floods, adding to the suffering of a population already struggling with fragile basic services due to the ongoing civil war, which has lasted nearly a decade.