Yemeni satirical song 'ship ship' attacks US-UK-Israeli alliance

Published June 23rd, 2024 - 06:13 GMT
Ship, ship | 2024 -  Mustafa Al-Momari
Ship, ship | 2024 - Mustafa Al-Momari (Youtube)

ALBAWABA - A new Yemeni song called “Ship ship” has gone viral, mocking the American-British partnership with Israel over Red Sea nautical activities near Yemen. Bitingly humorous songs highlight these governments' perceived failings in the area.

In the song's translation, Yemenis accuse the alliance of ineffectiveness and mock their military spending compared to Yemeni strikes' low cost. The lyrics criticize Western powers for failing to stop Yemeni attacks and impose Yemeni authority over critical waterways like the Red Sea.

Yemen depicting itself as a powerful opponent against Western-backed armed forces in the song's defiance focusing on the  regional tensions. The lyrics' widespread internet circulation shows Yemen's resistance of perceived foreign involvement and military dominance.

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