Key facts
- Abdul Malik al-Houthi is the leader of Yemen's Houthi movement.
- The Houthi movement has been responsible for recent attacks on Red Sea shipping.
- The group has also targeted Saudi Arabia with strikes.
- Al-Houthi's leadership has elevated the Houthi movement's regional influence.
Abdul Malik al-Houthi, the elusive commander of Yemen's Houthi movement, has emerged as the central figure behind a recent surge in attacks targeting Red Sea shipping and Saudi Arabia. His leadership has transformed the Houthi group into a significant regional force, capable of disrupting international maritime trade and drawing global attention to the protracted conflict in Yemen.