Massive rallies in Dhale' affirm Gaza support, readiness to confront aggression
Thousands rallied across Dhale' governorate on Friday under the banner "Steadfast with Gaza, Readiness and Mobilization to Confront Aggression," asserting their unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause and their preparedness to confront the Israeli-American enemy.
Participants, led by acting governor Abdullatif al-Shaghdari in Damt district, chanted slogans emphasizing their combat readiness.
The participants affirmed their continued mobilization and heightened preparedness to face the enemies of the nation, renewing their mandate to Revolution Leader Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi to take all necessary measures against the Zionist entity's genocidal crimes in Palestine.
A statement from the rallies condemned the ongoing, U.S. and Western-backed genocidal aggression by the criminal Zionist entity against the Palestinian people in Gaza for 21 months, amidst deafening global silence.
The statement highlighted the enemy's persistent violations against al-Aqsa Mosque and other holy sites, aimed at imposing absolute impunity across the region.
The statement underscored the Yemeni people's weekly mass turnout as an act of devotion and jihad in support of the oppressed Palestinians, reaffirming their steadfastness and readiness for any aggression. It denounced the silence of most Arab and Islamic regimes and the deceptive, ineffectual global stances that embolden the enemy to continue its atrocities.
This shameful silence, the statement warned, poses a real threat to the nation's present and future. It reiterated that the Yemeni people, under their wise leadership and Quranic project, will not retreat from their firm pro-Gaza stance, nor will they be intimidated by threats from Zionists, Americans, or their proxies.
Praising the heroic resilience of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, the statement highlighted their steadfastness despite immense sacrifices as an inspiring model that a lack of resources never justifies submission.
It concluded by urging Arab and Muslim nations to boycott Israeli and American products that support the criminal Zionist entity, deeming boycott an effective and accessible weapon for all.
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