YAF chief to al-Qassam: We will stand by you no matter the sacrifices
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Major General Youssef al-Madani affirms Yemen’s support for Gaza and warns that the Yemeni Armed Forces will resume operations against "Israel" if the aggression on Gaza restarts.
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Ansar Allah supporters carry the coffin of Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, who died of wounds he suffered after an Israeli aggression, during his funeral at the People's Mosque in Sanaa, Yemen, Monday, Oct. 20, 2025 (AP)
The Yemeni Armed Forces' Chief of Staff, Major General Youssef al-Madani, thanked the al-Qassam Brigades for their condolences over the late Chief of Staff Mohammad al-Ghamari and vowed to stand by Gaza and Palestine should "Israel" relaunch its war on the Strip.
In a statement published by the Yemeni Military Media, the YAF Chief of Staff stated, "We received with the utmost appreciation and profound gratitude your kind condolences, in which you expressed your sincere feelings and fraternal sympathies on the martyrdom of the Chairman of the General Staff, Major General Mohammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, May God be pleased with him."
"We received your words, of utmost loyalty and sincerity, with great pride, as they embody the depth of the faithful and jihadi bonds that unite us, which are founded on a unity of purpose and destiny in confronting the Zionist enemy and its aggressive projects," he added.
The Major General praised the al-Qassam Brigades, telling them they have shown the world the ultimate example of Islamic resilience, emphasizing that their struggle is powerful proof of Islam's greatness and that their faith does not allow for defeat.
YAF chief of staff vows vigilance against 'Israel'
He stated that through their faith, the Brigade's fighters have defeated an enemy that was far superior in terms of technology, wealth, and arsenal, astonishing the world with their resolve. Al-Madani lauded how their steadfastness has forced their overconfident enemies, who were once focused on eliminating them, to resort to negotiations.
The Yemeni Major General, Youssef al-Madani, affirmed to the al-Qassam Brigades that they stand with them in solidarity, sharing their joy of victory and mourning their losses, pledging an unwavering commitment to their shared cause and vowing to stand by their side no matter the sacrifices.
He issued a clear warning, stating that the Yemeni Armed Forces are closely monitoring the situation and that if "Israel" resumes its aggression on Gaza, Yemen will restart military operations reaching the depth of the Israeli entity and reimpose a ban on Israeli navigation in both the Red Sea and Arabian seas.
YAF reshuffles its command after martyrdom of Major General al-Ghamari
Major General Youssef Hassan al-Madani has been named Chief of the General Staff of the Yemeni Armed Forces following the martyrdom of his predecessor, Major General Mohammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, who succumbed to wounds sustained in an Israeli aggression on the country.
Al-Madani, a seasoned commander with years of frontline experience, has long played a central role in overseeing operations and shaping the group’s military strategies. His appointment signals a continuation of Yemen’s existing military posture, particularly regarding regional issues and the ongoing situation in Gaza.
The Yemeni Armed Forces are seen as key actors in the regional Axis of Resistance, with their role in the war on Gaza described as one of active solidarity. During the recent Israeli war on Gaza, Ansar Allah launched multiple operations targeting Israeli-linked commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, which disrupted international maritime traffic and drew global attention.
Additionally, the YAF regularly launched operations against "Israel", using both advanced drones and ballistic missiles to attack key targets in the occupied Palestinian territory, including the Ben Gurion International Airport, which became a frequent target, and other significant military and economic facilities.
