SANA’A (Palestine Foundation Information Center) Millions of Yemenis took to the streets in Sana’a and more than 500 locations across 14 provinces in the country on Friday in mass protests condemning Israeli aggression in Gaza and the desecration of Islamic holy sites.
The demonstrations, held under the slogan “No security for the entity (as long as) Gaza and Al-Aqsa are under attack,” emphasized Yemen’s unwavering support for the Palestinian people.
In Sana’a’s al-Sab’een Street, a sea of demonstrators waved Yemeni and Palestinian flags, chanting against Israel and condemning recent stormings of Al-Aqsa Mosque by Jewish settlers performing provocative rituals.
Protesters also expressed outrage at the public insults directed at the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his family.
A statement issued at the protest called on Arab and Islamic nations to escalate pressure on Israel through public mobilization and economic boycotts.
The statement reaffirmed Yemen’s unshakable commitment to Palestine, warning Israel: “The most foolish idea is thinking you can pressure us to abandon Gaza.”
It also stressed that Israeli attacks on Yemeni civilian and economic sites would only deepen Yemen’s determination to resist.
In a direct appeal to the Yemeni Armed Forces, protest leaders urged continued pressure on Israel: “Do not allow the occupier a single moment of security while Gaza is under genocide and Al-Aqsa under attack.”
Ansar Allah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi also addressed the nation, vowing that Israeli attacks, such as the recent strike on Sana’a airport, would not deter Yemen’s growing military response in support of Palestine.
In a related development, the Yemeni Armed Forces announced they had carried out a military operation targeting Lod Airport (Ben Gurion International Airport), pledging ongoing action in support of Gaza and its resistance.
