'We are by your side', Yemen's million-man rallies tell Gaza
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Millions marched in Sanaa and across Yemen in support of Gaza under the slogan “With Gaza… To Confront Genocide and Starvation.”
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Yemenis chant slogans during a weekly pro-Palestine rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, May 16, 2025 (AP)
Millions took to the streets of the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, and other provinces on Friday in a sweeping show of Yemeni solidarity with Gaza, under the slogan “With Gaza… To Confront Genocide and Starvation.” The massive demonstrations reaffirmed unwavering support for the Palestinian people and their Resistance.
From al-Sabeen Square in Sanaa, the rallies delivered a unified message to Palestinians on the anniversary of the Nakba, declaring, “With your jihad in the path of God and your patience, you prevent the repetition of the Nakba.”
“We are with you and by your side. The Nakba will not be repeated. The inevitable promise of God will be fulfilled with the demise of the oppressive entity,” the demonstrators added.
The million-man marches in Sanaa also praised the steadfastness of the Palestinian people, stating their resilience forms a barrier against the Israeli enemy and protects the region from further catastrophes. Protesters expressed pride in the message of appreciation sent by the al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
At the call of al-Houthi
This comes after Ansar Allah leader Sayyed Abdul Malik al-Houthi called for million-strong marches across Yemen in support of Gaza during his weekly speech on Thursday, affirming that Yemen's stance in supporting Gaza has never wavered or weakened, remaining steadfast as always
Meanwhile, the mass rallies shed light on the religious, humanitarian, and ethical responsibilities toward Palestine, particularly among the Arab and Islamic world's people, asserting that such obligations cannot fade with time.
Protesters urged real action and activation of all available capacities to defend Palestine and its sanctities, stressing that one of the most accessible and impactful duties is the economic boycott of the Israeli entity.
YAF target Israeli Ben Gurion Airport with ballistic missile
Meanwhile, Yemen's military operations have not ceased since "Israel" shattered the Gaza ceasefire in March. On Thursday, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at the Israeli Ben Gurion Airport in occupied Yafa, in a decisive response and rejection of the ongoing genocide committed by the Israeli enemy in the Gaza Strip.
According to YAF spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the operation successfully struck its target, forcing millions of settlers into shelters and halting airport operations for nearly an hour on Thursday.
The Yemeni Armed Forces further vowed to intensify and expand their military actions to stop the aggression and lift the siege. Their military operations, including imposing an air navigation blockade on Ben Gurion Airport and naval blockades in the Red and Arabian Seas, will continue until these goals are achieved, Saree confirmed.
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