Sanaa: The Revolution Leader, Sayyid Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, extended his deepest condolences and sympathy to the families of the martyrs, their colleagues in official state institutions, and the Yemeni people, on the martyrdom of the Prime Minister of the Change and Construction Government and a number of his companions as a result of a heinous Israeli aggression last Thursday.
According to Yemen News Agency, in a speech delivered this afternoon, the Leader described the martyrs of the Israeli attack on the Prime Minister and other government officials, who were working in civil sectors, as martyrs of Yemen, and martyrs of the entire nation. He explained that the Israeli enemy's targeting of the Change and Construction Government's workshop last Thursday resulted in the martyrdom of a number of ministers and government employees.
He noted that the speech by Marshal Mahdi al-Mashat, President of the Supreme Political Council, adequately reflected both the official and popular stance, stating: 'Our speech is to honor the sanctity and status of the great martyrs, to contribute to addressing this, and also to reaffirm our stance.' The Leader reiterated that Yemen's military path in targeting the Israeli enemy, whether through missiles, drones, or naval blockades, remains continuous, steadfast, and escalating.
He said, 'Our path in supporting the Palestinian people continues in all fields with all our capabilities through a sacred struggle against the enemy entity in military, security, political, economic, and media arenas.' He added, 'Our efforts in the battlefields and fronts have their knights and men who move with full faith and steadfastness. Our dear people, all of them - men, women, children, elders - act within this great stance, which is witnessed by numerous broad and diverse popular activities.'
Sayyid Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi stated that the Israeli enemy, with its crimes and brutality, even targets children, women, and unarmed civilians, emphasizing that the targeting of ministers and civilian workers adds to Israel's criminal record in the region.
He continued: 'The Israeli enemy's record is one of terrible, horrific crimes, killing the Palestinian people, in Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and across the nations of the Ummah.' He described Israel as a criminal enemy whose brutality, criminality, and aggression are evident in all its unlawful practices, which are carried out without any constraints, commitments, covenants, or considerations.
He pointed out that the Zionist crime emphasizes the importance of Yemen's conscious and enlightened stance based on principles, values, and human and religious ethics - a responsible stance in every sense - and stressed that the brutal and criminal Israeli enemy poses a danger to the entire Ummah. He noted that Israel commits horrific crimes daily in Palestine and the Gaza Strip, requiring a decisive response, affirming that the Yemeni people have embarked on a path of jihad in the way of God and in pursuit of His pleasure, as one of the most important religious, humanitarian, and ethical responsibilities.
He said, 'We understand that jihad in the path of God, taking the right stance, and pursuing a just cause requires sacrifice in God's way, which will not affect our country's official or popular stance, nor lead to retreat, weakness, or faltering.' The Revolution Leader explained that sacrifices in the way of God strengthen Yemenis' steadfastness, determination, certainty, resilience, and cohesion. He added, 'From day one, we have prepared ourselves for sacrifice in God's way while understanding the importance, greatness, honor, and necessity of this stance.'
He continued: 'We recognize that the true interest of our country and Ummah lies in our people's stance, in being free, and in preserving our freedom. The Zionist plan aims to enslave the entire Ummah, which the people of faith will never accept; the people of faith do not accept that their children be slaves except to God Almighty.' He confirmed that the Zionist plan is undoubtedly a plan for enslavement and plundering of the Ummah, a confirmed truth, not an exaggeration or an emotional reaction, especially since many are aware of the Zionist plan, its beliefs, culture, and ideas studied in Jewish Zionist curricula and forming the basis for its policies and approaches.
Sayyid Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi explained that the Jewish Zionist entity was built from its first day on beliefs to implement a plan aimed at plundering, controlling, and enslaving the Ummah. He said: 'We are in the holiest and greatest battle, and we do not consider sacrifices in it as lost; rather, we consider everything offered within this stance as in the way of God Almighty and better than what others could lose.' He emphasized that real losses with no results belong to those who accept plundering, enslavement, and submission to the Israeli enemy.
He added: 'Those who accepted plundering are killed by the Israeli enemy, their homelands occupied, and the enemy does what it wishes to them without any reaction or stance. We are in a great and honorable position, responding to God Almighty and fighting in His path, in a stance where every sacrifice has value with God, with a great impact on supporting the cause and achieving important results in the battle.'
He stressed that what the Yemeni people offer in God's way is not a loss; the status of martyrdom in God's path is a great and sacred honor and a real victory. The path in God's way is a path of success, dignity, and honor - values appreciated by every human being who retains his humanity.
The Leader expressed pride in what the Yemeni people offer in God's way within the honorable and truthful stance that elevates their status before God both in this world and the Hereafter, in contrast to those who chose submission and passivity regarding the 'Crime of the Century.' He continued: 'Our people, with their sincere faith and commitment, refuse to allow their faith, conscience, honor, and great values to watch passively while the Jewish-Zionist enemies desecrate the Al-Aqsa Mosque, violate its sanctity, and attempt to occupy, destroy, and fully control it.'
He affirmed that the Yemeni people honor Islamic holy sites, understand their significance in faith, and are aware of the Israeli enemy's goals in targeting these sites and the Islamic identity, aiming to strip the Ummah of its identity. He noted that the gravest result of the Israeli enemy's goals is the regression of the Ummah and the emptying of its human, religious, and principled content, adding: 'What we have done comes within practical action: confronting the enemy, targeting it, inflicting losses, and conducting operations continuously.'
He considered the actions of the Yemeni people as unparalleled anywhere in the world or in Yemen's past, emphasizing that Yemen is waging the battle at the highest level of mobilization in response to God Almighty, with unprecedented action. The Leader explained that Yemenis' mobilization reflects their awareness and attests to the authenticity of their faith, unaffected by anything the Israeli enemy does. The Yemeni people are patient, steadfast, do not retreat, tire, or abandon the righteous cause or the just issue.
He described the voices of Yemenis in weekly demonstrations and rallies, calling out to the Palestinian people, 'We are with you and by your side,' as a principled, faithful, and unwavering stance that cannot be abandoned midway. He reiterated that Yemen's stance is firm, supported by steadfast faith, making this strong position continuous at all levels.
He spoke of the security battle, which is essential and complementary to the military battle, affirming that the security forces are exerting effort and have achieved significant successes in fortifying the domestic front. He noted that the security forces continue with full popular support, with the Yemeni people confirming support for their vital jihadist mission through tribal pledges and public declarations of dissociation in demonstrations.
He said: 'No traitor can gain any form of protection. Our people will thwart any such attempts, and anyone who serves the Israeli enemy and its plans is supported only by a traitor like himself.' He confirmed that the security forces are carrying out their duties, achieving important successes that, God willing, will continue.
Sayyid Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi revealed that the coming days will witness additional important successes for the security forces in thwarting Israeli efforts to commit crimes against Yemen, whether targeting official institutions or popular sectors. He said: 'We are in the Muhammadic spring, and our dear people are conducting numerous activities in preparation for the blessed occasion of the Prophet's birthday.' He highlighted the massive turnout of Yemenis during the past Muhammadic Spring Friday in support of the Palestinian people and jihad in God's way.
He added: 'This blessed and great revival of our people and the broad jihadist movement is a steadfast and great stance, an extension of our faith, and our path will continue without retreat or influence from the battle's magnitude, challenges, media attacks, or anything else.' He noted that Yemenis' steadfastness comes from complete trust in God Almighty and His promised victory, and since the beginning of this stance, they have felt God's guidance in fulfilling His true promise. Yemen's position in this battle is strong and honorable in this world and the Hereafter.
He concluded: 'It is enough for our people that, at the peak of faithful dignity, they do not experience the shame suffered by the cowardly, despairing, submissive, and those loyal to the enemies.'