Khat: The Drug Fueling Yemen’s Houthi Fighters? | Vantage on Firstpost

The Houthis of Yemen have carried out more attacks on Saudi Arabia. The Houthis claim they shot down a Saudi Eurofighter Typhoon. Meanwhile, a missile was also intercepted over the Holy City of Medina. The Houthis continue to gain more territory in Yemen. So what is fueling the Houthi offensive? The Rebel group is known for chewing on Khat, a plan that is grown in the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. The Khat is known for its psychoactive reaction, and consumers of the plant's leaves and stems often talk about the feeling of 'invincibility'. Houthis can be seen with their mouths full of Khat, giving the idea that their cheeks are swollen. More than 80% of all Houthis chew on Khat, including women and children, and the Houthis often host Khat chewing parties. In the past, Saudi Arabia and Israel have conducted airstrikes on important Houthi comman …

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