Hodeida: Hodeida city center was the site of a significant popular march and an extensive armed tribal gathering on Tuesday, organized to respond to the Revolution's leader's call for heightened readiness against aggression. The event aimed to reclaim Yemeni rights, expel occupiers, and lift the siege on the nation, under the theme "Readiness and Mobilization... to End the Aggression and the Siege."
According to Yemen News Agency, the gathering, arranged by the local authority and the General Mobilization Forces and led by Hodeida first undersecretary Ahmed al-Bashari and Hodeida undersecretary Mohammed Halisi, along with security and military leaders, featured banners showcasing the participants' readiness for the decisive battle against threats to Yemen's sovereignty. The call from the Revolution's leader, delivered during a statement marking the new Hijri year, was seen as a roadmap for restoring rights and ending aggression and blockade.
Participants emphasized that the leader's directives reflect the aspirations of the Yemeni people for sovereignty and liberation. They welcomed the General Mobilization Forces' statement as a step towards translating these directives into action. The crowd expressed full support for military and mobilization efforts aimed at achieving victory and reclaiming national wealth and rights.
The assembly reiterated the resilience of the Yemeni people against enemy conspiracies, crediting the revolutionary and political leadership's wisdom and societal unity. They declared their commitment to confronting Saudi-led aggression under American supervision, as well as attempts to destabilize the home front through mercenaries and other enemy tools.
The commitment extended to obeying the leader's orders to defend the homeland and support resistance efforts, including aiding the Palestinian cause. The participants pledged to mobilize and sacrifice as directed by the leadership and reaffirmed their dedication to achieving Yemen's liberation and independence.
A statement from the rally condemned Zionist crimes in Palestine, aggression against Lebanon, Iran, and Yemen, and Western insults to Islamic holy sites. It warned against the threats posed by Saudi-led coalition conspiracies, including resource plundering and societal targeting, and voiced full support for Sayydd Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi's speech. The statement highlighted unity against Zionist forces and praised Iran's victories against America and Israel.
The rally announced a general mobilization, opening centers for military training, and called for unity across Yemen to expel foreign occupiers and reclaim resources.