Egyptian military experts and analysts welcomed the UN Security Council's resolution to impose sanctions on the leader of the Houthi militants in Yemen, ousted President Ali Abdullah Saleh and other Houthi leaders. The sanctions include imposing travel bans and assets freeze, as well as prohibiting the sale of arms to three Houthi leaders, former president Saleh, and his son Ahmed Ali Saleh.

The resolution, which passed by 14 votes with one abstention from Russia, is being hailed as a victory for the policies of Saudi Arabia and the coalition as the beginning to the resolution of the crisis to restore legitimacy in Yemen.

Military specialist and expert in the field of counterterrorism, Maj. Gen. Ahmed Rajaei, valued the position of the Gulf States, particularly Saudi Arabia, in supporting the stability of Yemen and its territorial integrity. He described the resolution as a “wise” affirmation of the Security Council's support for the unity and stability of Yemen, and its recognition of Houthi rebels as a threat to the country and the Arab region.

Military expert Hossam Suweilam said the decision would have a positive effect in Yemen, as it would place ousted President Saleh and head of the Houthi Militias Abdulmalik Al-Houthi on the blacklist, as well as try them before the International Criminal Court for crimes of violence against the Yemeni people.

The resolution, he said, will also help force Houthi rebels to the negotiation table, as well as send a clear message that their role and the role of their supporters in Yemen has come to an end.

Military analyst Talaat Mousa said the decision provides political and logistical support for coalition forces as well as signals that the international community stands behind all efforts to support Yemen.