The Houthi group in Yemen is using a strange new tool in their fight against Saudi Arabia. Instead of using drones or missiles, they are using old documents from the Jeffrey Epstein court case.

Here is what is happening:

Recent court files from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have been released to the public. Epstein was a wealthy man accused of serious crimes involving young girls. His case brought up many famous and powerful people.

The Houthis are now sharing parts of these documents on social media. They are using them to suggest that Saudi leaders were involved with Epstein or connected to his bad behavior.

The Houthis and the Saudi government have been enemies for a long time. They have fought a bitter war for years. This new propaganda campaign is a way to make the Saudi government look bad to the rest of the world.

Experts say this is a clever but messy move. The Houthis are taking bits and pieces of the documents to create stories that hurt the reputation of their rivals. By linking the Saudi government to such an unpopular and dark scandal, they hope to turn people against them.

This shows that modern wars are not just fought on the battlefield with weapons. They are also fought online by trying to win the argument in the court of public opinion. The Houthis are betting that linking their enemies to a major international scandal will help them win their messaging war.

Source: The New York Times