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Saba Yemen
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Government of Change & Construction: Strengthening service stability & consolidating internal security
Sana'a – Saba: The Government of Change and Construction, represented by its affiliated ministries, authorities, and institutions, is proceeding with steady and rapid steps in implementing its program, sectoral plans derived from it, priorities related to the current phase, simplifying and facilitating procedures for citizens, reinforcing service stability and internal security. The Government of Change and Construction focuses on establishing cooperative associations in various provinces due to their social dimensions, enabling them to effectively contribute to the country's economic development. Currently, the government is working within policies and mechanisms related to value chains and reducing import costs, implementing projects that will directly impact society to achieve self-sufficiency and food security. Below is a review of the government's most notable achievements, activities, and efforts to implement its program over the past week. Military Operations in Support of Palestine The Yemeni Armed Forces carried out operations with ten missiles and drones deep into occupied Palestine, targeting enemy Israeli positions in Jaffa, Be'er Sheva, Ashkelon, and Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat) in occupied Palestine. Air raid sirens sounded in hundreds of occupied towns and cities, forcing millions of Zionist Jews to flee to shelters. Takeoff and landing operations at Ben Gurion Airport (Lod) were temporarily suspended. The Israeli maritime blockade in the operational theater (the Red Sea towards Bab al-Mandab, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea) continues, successfully preventing the movement of its ships through this passage. Yemen's Commitment to Peace and Maritime Security Through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Government of Change and Construction affirms that peace is Sana'a's strategic choice and that war is the exception. Yemen is ready to confront any imposed aggression while emphasizing its commitment to the security and safety of international maritime navigation in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, and the Suez Canal. The decision to ban Israeli ships is temporary and linked to stopping the aggression on Gaza and ensuring unimpeded humanitarian aid entry. Popular Support and Mobilization Public support continues through activities, marches, demonstrations, and tribal gatherings. New phases of the "Al-Aqsa Flood" training courses have been launched in various provinces to prepare and train combat skills for direct confrontation with the Zionist enemy. Yemen's Participation in the International Poetry Festival for Gaza Yemen participated in the International Poetry Festival in Support of Gaza, organized by the World Poets Movement on June 28-29 in Colombia, with 170 poets representing 110 countries worldwide. The country's participation included a recorded speech by the Minister of Culture and Tourism, Dr. Ali Al-Yafai, translated into English and Spanish. Commemoration of the Prophet's Migration (Hijra) The Yemeni people celebrated the anniversary of the noble Hijra with dozens of events across various provinces, highlighting the great meanings and lessons of this occasion in building the Islamic state and linking them to the contemporary reality of the nation—especially amid the challenges and confrontations faced by the Ummah in pursuit of freedom and dignity. Mourning the Martyrdom of Imam Hussein (Ashura) Various events continue to commemorate Ashura, recalling the tragedy that befell the Ummah and the injustice suffered by Imam Hussein and his family, while warning against negligence in confronting falsehood. Salary Disbursements In line with the government's commitment to improving living conditions, the Ministries of Finance and Civil Service have begun disbursing May 2025 salaries for public service units included in the monthly payroll, under the state employee salary program derived from the Exceptional Mechanism Law for Salary Payments. The General Authority for Pensions and Social Security has also started disbursing the first half of March 2021 pensions for civilian retirees under the exceptional mechanism, ensuring regular pension payments with 12 disbursements annually. Launch of the New Academic Year The new academic year 1447 AH began last week in the capital secretariat and provinces despite aggression, blockade, and the difficult circumstances faced by the Yemeni people, as well as the aggressors' attempts to disrupt education. The Ministry of Education and Scientific Research completed all necessary preparations to receive over six million male and female students in basic and secondary education across public and private schools. Additionally, the School Bag Project for the children of martyrs and the missing was launched in the capital secretariat and provinces. Implemented by the General Authority for Martyrs' Families Care at a cost of 230 million riyals, the project targets 42,604 students, providing each with a school bag and a 10,000-riyal cash grant distributed via fast transfers. This project has become an annual commitment by the state to honor those who sacrificed their lives defending the land, dignity, and national sovereignty. Government Communication with the United Nations Foreign Minister Jamal Amer expressed dissatisfaction during his meeting with the UNDP Resident Representative in Sana'a, Zeina Ali Ahmed, over the drying up of many development projects and depriving communities of their right to developmental services due to the decade-long blockade. He emphasized the political motives behind some donors' withdrawal from Yemeni development projects, stressing the importance of expanding development projects nationwide. Capital Secretariat As part of the activities carried out by the local authority in the Capital Secretariat, the Secretary-General of the Capital, Dr. Hamoud Abad, and the President of Sana'a University, Dr. Mohammed Al-Bukhayti, inspected on Saturday the progress of the asphalting work on the main road within the university campus, which costs 103 million Yemeni riyals, funded by the university and the Secretariat through the General Administration of Community Initiatives. Abbad and Al-Bukhayti, accompanied by the Director of the Initiatives Projects at the Secretariat, Engineer Ahmed Al-Mashqi, and the directors of the Mu'in and Al-Wahda districts, Abdulmalik Al-Radi and Sami Hameed, received an explanation from the Deputy Head of the Executive Unit for the Construction, Maintenance, and Development of Public Places, Engineer Ali Mahraqa, and the project manager regarding the progress of the project. They also reviewed the asphalting work on the main road in Sana'a University's campus, which costs 103 million riyals, funded by the university and the Capital Secretariat represented by the General Administration of Community Initiatives. The progress of the project was assessed, with its first phase including compaction and asphalting of damaged sections and adding an asphalt layer to the entire main road to improve the university's infrastructure and facilitate traffic flow. Within the activities and measures to maintain the health and environmental conditions in Bani Al-Harith District, a meeting chaired by the Secretary-General of the Capital, Dr. Hamoud Abad, discussed a report submitted by a joint committee from concerned authorities and dignitaries of Bani Al-Harith District regarding measures to preserve the health and environmental situation in the district. The report included proposals for immediate, medium-term, and sustainable solutions to enhance the performance of the sewage treatment plant. Accordingly, the head of the Emergency Room and the director of Bani Al-Harith District were tasked with studying and evaluating the proposals and solutions presented by the joint committee and initiating necessary measures to support the operation of water wells in the Al-Rahba area. Additionally, the official in charge of the agriculture sector at the Secretariat was assigned to prepare an urgent study for digging three runoff harvesting channels in Al-Rahba and adjacent areas. Enhancing Revenue Efficiency and Financial Discipline The Tax Authority, in coordination with the Regulatory and Economic Units sectors of the Ministry of Finance, launched the work of committees reviewing the deduction and addition system in several public service units, involving 66 employees from the Tax Authority and the Ministry of Finance. These committees, which will operate for a full month as a first phase, aim to investigate the compliance of public service units with tax deductions in accordance with applicable laws and tax decisions, including the deduction and addition system under Minister of Finance Decision No. (23) of 2017 regarding the amendment of deduction and addition tables. These measures are part of a comprehensive reform plan to enforce financial discipline and enhance public revenue efficiency, within the efforts of the Ministry of Finance to support the salary bill as one of the top priorities of current fiscal policy and to secure sustainable and regulated funding sources in compliance with legal provisions, regulations, and decisions. The successful review of the deduction and addition system will mark a turning point toward greater fairness in resource distribution, improving public spending efficiency, and ensuring the sustainability of tax revenues to serve the state's development and stability goals. Corruption Suspects Referred to Prosecution The Supreme National Authority for Combating Corruption approved the referral of 16 suspects to the Public Prosecution in connection with six corruption cases involving embezzlement, facilitating embezzlement, encroachment on state property, and harming state interests. The total damage in these cases amounted to 136,882,000 Yemeni riyals, $123,750, and 48 qasaba (land units). Awareness Seminar on Drugs The Ministry of Interior organized a seminar on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse, titled "Drugs: The Enemy's Tool to Destroy Individuals and Society." The Ministry of Interior, represented by the Anti-Drug Department, is making significant efforts to combat various methods of trafficking and promoting these deadly poisons, which enemies have used in their targeted war for over ten years to destroy the Yemeni people. Reports confirm that the Saudi-Emirati occupation forces have introduced large quantities of drugs, including "Shabu" (methamphetamine), into occupied provinces and regions to corrupt the youth and push them into sin and crime. Drugs have become one of the enemy's most prominent tools to strike societies from within by facilitating their smuggling and spread among communities to dismantle and corrupt them. Drug Destruction (The last section's content was incomplete, but it refers to the destruction of seized drugs.) Ministry of Interior and Specialized Prosecution Destroy Narcotics The Ministry of Interior and the Specialized Criminal Prosecution in the capital, Sana'a, destroyed 18 tons and 884 kilograms of hashish, 205,000 Captagon pills, 12,367,673 Pregabalin pills, along with more than 249 kilograms of methamphetamine (Shabu) and 1,010 ampoules of narcotic drugs. Additionally, the Public Prosecution and Sa'ada police destroyed 17,653,277 Pregabalin pills seized by security forces in 253 operations over the past six months. These drugs were coming from areas controlled by the aggression forces and were en route to Saudi Arabia. In Ibb Province, the Public Prosecution destroyed more than 79 kilograms of hashish and 43,000 ampoules and narcotic pills. The Ministry of Interior emphasized that the American-Israeli enemy and their mercenaries are smuggling drugs through occupied provinces to distribute them in liberated areas and then into Saudi territory. Achieving Food Security and Reducing Imports As part of the government's efforts to achieve comprehensive development and enhance self-reliance in food security, the Ministry of Local Administration and Rural Development held workshops to discuss value chains for dairy, meat, and 44 agricultural crops. The goal is to reduce import costs by strengthening cooperative work, improving cooperative associations' performance, and raising community awareness about quality and supporting local products. Yemen spends nearly $5 billion annually on food imports. The government is working to redirect these funds internally by achieving self-sufficiency in food and local products, including cotton textiles and leather goods. Near self-sufficiency has been achieved in garlic and dairy production, with 13,000 families in three districts earning more than 50 million Yemeni riyals daily. The government is currently focusing on 44 plant and animal value chains, which will bring a qualitative shift in the economic sector. This requires media support to raise awareness and promote development efforts. Awareness Program to Protect Poultry Farms from Diseases The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Water Resources launched a national awareness program to protect poultry farms and hatcheries from diseases and epidemics. The program targets small and large poultry producers, hatchery owners, and breeder farms, focusing on biosecurity, veterinary vaccinations, healthcare, nutrition, feed , water quality, and hatchery management. This initiative aims to reduce losses, mitigate disease risks, and enhance food security, moving toward self-sufficiency in poultry products. Launch of Multipurpose Cooperative Associations Several multipurpose cooperative associations were officially launched in the capital and other governorates, reflecting the government's emphasis on cooperative work as a cornerstone of development. These cooperatives aim to strengthen community economies, reduce poverty and unemployment, and empower local communities. The government is committed to supporting cooperatives, reviewing policies, and providing a regulatory environment to ensure their growth and sustainability. Simplifying Agricultural Land Reclamation Procedures in Hodeidah The General Authority for Land, Surveying, and Urban Planning in Hodeidah launched an electronic payment system (AFMIS) for service fees and a project to simplify agricultural land reclamation procedures. These initiatives aim to enhance transparency, streamline services, and support agricultural associations as key partners in development. The electronic payment system is a strategic step toward digital transformation, ensuring financial accuracy and preventing fraud. Meanwhile, simplifying land reclamation procedures seeks to reduce bureaucratic delays and encourage investment in local production. Development of Service Manuals in Public Units The Ministry of Civil Service and Administrative Development is working to improve service quality, simplify procedures, and launch a digital platform for public services. This platform will allow citizens to request services electronically without the need for in-person visits. The ministry is also implementing administrative modernization projects and electronic systems to enhance work environments and streamline transactions. Model School in Dhamar The local authority in Dhamar inaugurated the Thalaya Model School for Technology and Applied Sciences, representing a qualitative leap in education, aligning with modern educational institutions. Despite limited resources, the school has achieved positive results in educational and skill development. It includes laboratories, workshops, and training halls but requires further support to meet labor market demands. Service Projects in Dhamar In line with urban expansion and population growth, 67 water projects worth $4.8 million were inaugurated in Dhamar, benefiting 463,862 people. These projects include: - 15 projects implemented by the Local Water and Sanitation Corporation ($1.9 million, funded by UNICEF and the Red Crescent). - 52 rural water and sanitation projects ($2.8 million, funded by donors). These initiatives help provide clean drinking water, alleviating citizens' suffering. Inaugurated Projects Contribute to Covering Part of the Clean Drinking Water Needs to Alleviate Citizens' Suffering Currently, a project to pave and asphalt the Niqil Shuja' Harib Al-Qaramish road in Marib Governorate – Bani Hashish in Sana'a province is underway, spanning 13 kilometers at a cost of 1.2 billion Yemeni riyals. This project will connect Harib Al-Qaramish District and its neighboring areas to the capital, Sana'a, alleviating the suffering of residents, facilitating their transportation, and improving their access to services. In Marib province, a project to pave, rehabilitate, and improve the Al-Masabin – Al-Quwaim Al-Janah road in Harib District is being implemented, stretching six kilometers with funding from the Social Fund for Development. Work is also ongoing to asphalt the main street at Sana'a University at a cost of 103 million riyals, funded by Sana'a University and the Capital Secretariat, represented by the General Administration of Community Initiatives. The first phase includes compacting and asphalting damaged sections and adding an asphalt layer to the entire main road to improve the university's infrastructure and ease traffic flow. Healthcare Projects A dialysis center was inaugurated at May 22 Hospital in Jabn District, Al-Dhale' Governorate, at a cost of $160,000. This center will alleviate the suffering of patients who previously had to travel long distances for dialysis treatment. The Ministry of Health approved 150 dialysis sessions for patients at the center, worth $5,000, in addition to providing dialysis machines worth $60,000, supported by community contributions and local authority efforts. Another dialysis center was opened at Yareem General Hospital in Ibb Governorate, consisting of a building, six dialysis machines, and a water purification station, funded through self-financing, community initiatives, and support from the UNDP under the project to enhance institutional and economic resilience in Yemen. This center will provide quality dialysis services to patients in Yareem District and neighboring areas, reducing their need to travel to other governorates for treatment. In Hajjah province, a contract was signed to implement a water purification station project for the dialysis center at the Republican Hospital Authority, worth 47.08 million riyals, funded by the Ministries of Finance, Health, and Environment. Waste Management and Infrastructure The Ministry of Finance distributed 771 waste collection barrels to sanitation funds in several provinces, worth over 125 million riyals, as part of the seventh phase of efforts to enhance sanitation services. The distribution included 393 barrels for the Capital Secretariat, 123 for Hodeidah, 96 for Ibb, 20 for Amran, 17 for Al-Jawf, 59 for Taiz, and 63 for Al-Dhale', Hajjah, Marib, and other districts. The Central Emergency Developmental Interventions Unit at the Ministry of Local Administration and Rural Development, in coordination with local authorities in Dhamar province and multi-purpose agricultural cooperatives, distributed a new batch of cement and diesel to support community initiative projects under the road development program in various districts. The batch included 13,022 bags of cement and 95,590 liters of diesel, contributing to local development and encouraging community efforts to implement more effective projects. Solar Energy and Water Harvesting The Public Works Office in Dhamar launched a project to supply, install, and operate a solar-powered street lighting system in some of Dhamar's streets, funded by the World Bank through the UNOPS under the "Emergency Integrated Urban Services Project in Yemen – Phase II." The project includes installing 450 modern hybrid lighting systems (dual AC/DC power) integrated with solar panels, batteries, and smart controllers on the main and western ring roads, worth $300,000, to enhance public lighting, reduce accidents, and improve traffic flow. In Dhamar, a rainwater harvesting reservoir project was implemented in Tafadil area, Jahran District, with 70% completion. This project is part of efforts to develop water resources by harvesting rainwater and floods to replenish groundwater and mitigate flood risks. It is one of four similar projects with a total capacity of 185,000 cubic meters, worth 165 million riyals, funded by the local branch of the General Authority for Water Resources and community contributions. Agricultural and Environmental Projects The General Authority for Tihama Development and the Agricultural Cooperative Union launched the second phase of a project to plant Sidr (jujube) seedlings in Al-Zaydiyah District, Hodeidah Governorate, involving the planting of 20,000 seedlings. This phase aims to support vegetation cover in Tihama, enhance beekeeping environments, and expand nectar sources, as part of a larger plan to plant 240,000 Sidr seedlings acrossnHodeida and neighboring governorates. Several agricultural and fisheries projects were inaugurated in the Capital Secretariat, worth 659.779 million riyals, funded by the local authority. These included establishing fish and seafood sales points, advertising boards for agricultural and fisheries products, and launching a digital platform to improve e-services and facilitate access to funding. Judicial and Training Initiatives In Taiz Governorate, a project to construct eight court hearing halls with judicial deliberation rooms was inaugurated at the judicial complex, funded by the local authority, the Emergency Interventions Unit, and the Ministry of Justice. This project enhances judicial infrastructure and supports the prompt delivery of justice. Training workshops were held in Sana'a on food additives, artistic creativity for students, and beekeeping techniques to improve local skills and economic empowerment. Follow-up on Occupied Provinces Deputy Minister of Local Administration and Rural Development Nasser Al-Mahdhar discussed with the governors of Hadhramaut and Al-Mahra the general conditions in their provinces, including service shortages and living difficulties due to occupation violations. They emphasized the need for unity to reject and resist the occupation. Cholera Containment Efforts The government is implementing interventions to contain acute watery diarrhea in the Capital Secretariat and other governorates, including extending sewage networks, preventing farming near drainage channels, and supporting water well operations. University Housing in Sana'a The government is committed to providing a suitable educational environment at Sana'a University, including student housing. Maintenance and improvements, such as solar power installation and electrical network upgrades, are planned for the dormitories. Improving Dormitory Services to Enhance Student Stability and Well-being The improvement of university housing services will positively reflect on students' stability and psychological well-being, contributing to their continued academic achievement in a suitable environment—especially for students coming from distant provinces or abroad. Electronic Payment System at Thamar University In line with the directives of the revolutionary, political, and government leadership to enhance automation in financial and administrative operations, Thamar University has launched an electronic payment service. This service integrates with the Government Financial and Accounting System (AFMIS), the Student Affairs and University Self-Resources System (ERP), and a tuition fee payment service via the "Mobile Money" app. The integration process will contribute to unifying the payment system, facilitating follow-up, preventing manipulation through an accurate and secure database, reducing administrative cycles, ensuring transparency, and improving revenue collection. In-Kind Zakat Project "Food and Self-Sufficiency" To enhance food security and promote the principle of social solidarity, alleviating the living burdens on underprivileged families, the General Zakat Authority office in Hodeida Governorate launched the in-kind Zakat project for the year 1446 AH under the slogan "Food and Self-Sufficiency." The project targets 17,000 poor and needy families across all districts, distributing 15,000 sacks of grains, 4,500 liters of sesame oil, and 2,000 kilograms of local honey. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Excerpts from Speech of Sayyid Leader Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi on occasion of Hijri New Year
Sana'a - (Saba): Leader Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi : We extend our warmest congratulations and blessings to our entire Islamic nation on the occasion of the new Hijri year. We congratulate the Islamic Republic of Iran on its great victory against the brutal, criminal, and oppressive Israeli enemy. We congratulate our entire Islamic nation on Iran's magnificent victory, which is truly a victory for the entire Islamic Ummah. The defeat suffered by the Israeli enemy and its criminal partners—primarily the U.S., Britain, Germany, and France—represents a victory for the entire Islamic nation. This phase carries within it many changes concerning us as Muslims in the broader trajectory of human society. The enemies are making significant efforts to mislead our Ummah, divert our attention, and distract us from important matters. The reality of our Ummah's priorities is drowning in partial concerns at the expense of comprehensive and major issues that could resolve many problems. As one year ends and another begins, we must commit to realistic self -assessment-as individuals, communities, groups, and as an Ummah. Among the lessons of the Prophet's Hijra is the certainty that the word of God is supreme and that adherence to it elevates the Ummah, no matter the challenges or dangers. All choices and alternatives distant from the word of God lead to loss and misguidance, enabling the enemies to tighten their grip on our Ummah. The scale of the Israeli enemy's preparations—with American support—for aggression against Iran was extensive, spanning over a year. The Israeli enemy prepared for aggression against Iran with high ambitions. The most dangerous aspect of the aggression against Iran was the Israeli enemy's attempt to remove the Islamic Republic from its path to dominate the region. Pakistan's stance on the Israeli aggression against Iran, compared to other regimes and states, was advanced and conscious. Turkey's position was marked by clarity, frankness, and awareness of the enemies' schemes and true ambitions. The defeat of the Israeli enemy is a defeat for it, for the U.S., and for its Western supporters. What the infidel Trump expressed reveals the highest ambitions of the enemies when he spoke of "unconditional surrender." The ultimate goal of the aggression was complete, unconditional surrender. Yet, in the end, they halted their aggression unconditionally, without any terms. The Israeli enemy's military defeat is evident in its failure to achieve its objectives of destroying what it sought to destroy in Iran. The Israeli enemy was unable to protect itself from Iranian missiles and suffered very heavy losses. The Iranian missile barrages were a massive nightmare for the Israeli enemy, plunging it into an unprecedented situation. The Zionist Jews were, throughout the aggression against Iran, in an unprecedented state of fear, terror, and hiding in shelters. The Zionist Jews experienced the same conditions endured by the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip regarding bombardment and destruction. The Israeli enemy's defeat is significant, and Iran has triumphed under its leadership, the Revolutionary Guard, the Islamic system, and the Iranian people. The victory of the Islamic Republic in Iran is a victory for all Muslims, Arabs, and the Palestinian cause. Toppling or subjugating the Islamic system in Iran is impossible in reality and far from achievable. Had the goals of the aggression against Iran been realized, it would have drastically impacted the region. The primary objective of the aggression against Iran was to change the Middle East, meaning they would then target other regimes and countries. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation issued nothing but a condemnation statement against the aggression on Iran. What the organization lacks is cooperation, contrary to its name. What our nation lacks is cooperation, whether with the Palestinian people or in unifying causes. It is a great blessing and divine victory that the Israeli enemy was defeated despite its tyranny, aggression, the resources and Western-American support at its disposal. The aid centers in the Gaza Strip are death traps, engineered by the U.S. to kill and exterminate Palestinians - this is horrific and tragic. The incursions and violations in the courtyards of Al-Aqsa Mosque continue. The attacks on Lebanon and Syria continue. One of the most prominent and deadliest operations against the enemy was the complex, high-caliber ambush set up by the Qassam Brigades' mujahideen last Tuesday in Khan Younis. Over 20 enemy soldiers were killed and wounded, despite attempts to conceal and downplay the extent of their losses in the Khan Younis ambush. The Khan Younis ambush demonstrated the level of bravery and determination of the mujahideen brothers in the Qassam Brigades. Regarding support from the land of faith, wisdom, and jihad during Dhul-Hijjah, operations were carried out with 25 ballistic, hypersonic, and drone missiles. The total number launched since the beginning of the second round, starting from the 15th of Ramadan, is 309 ballistic, hypersonic, and drone missiles. We were extremely pleased to witness the waves of Iranian missiles that rained down heavily on the Israeli enemy, inflicting massive destruction. The Israeli enemy could not sustain its aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran for even two weeks, despite initially announcing a two-week campaign. The continued blockade of the Red Sea to Israeli navigation remains absolute, and the port of Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat) is likewise nonoperational. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Al Manar
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Sayyed Houthi Underlined Palestinian Resistance Feats against Israeli Enemy in Gaza
Head of Yemen's Ansarullah Movement Sayyed Abdul Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi indicated on Thursday that the extermination rate among the population in Gaza has reached nearly 9% — an extremely high and unprecedented level in modern warfare. In a televised speech, Sayyed Houthi maintained that the American enemy is engioneering this extermination through starvation, coupled with mass killing via death traps and execution centers. The 'Israeli' enemy is forcing Palestinians to choose between dying of hunger or approaching so-called aid distribution centers to be killed, he noted, adding that targeting those waiting for aid is among the most heinous crimes and worst forms of exploitation. Sayyed Houthi pointed out the 'Israeli' enemy has blocked aid entry through the United Nations for over 100 days to turn its centers into traps of extermination and execution. 'Zionist Jews continue almost daily storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque, performing their Talmudic rituals, mocking dances, and expressing hostility toward Islam and Muslims.' The 'Israeli' decision to build 22 new settlements in the West Bank equates to a massive land seizure, he added. 'Practically, building new settlements ends the concept of a 'two-state solution' as promoted by the UN and others. The Israeli enemy never intended to implement a two-state solution — it was merely a tactic of deception.' Sayyed Houthi emphasized that the brave fighters in Gaza continue to confront the 'Israeli' enemy with strength and effectiveness, inflicting direct losses, adding that there are precise, successful ambushes, and the enemy's weekly losses testify to the effectiveness of these operations. 'Al-Qassam Brigades conducted over 16 diverse operations this week, including targeting vehicles and sniping enemy soldiers. The weekly losses of the Israeli enemy are significant, highlighting the resistance's bravery, steadfastness, and impact.' All Lebanese should rally further around the Resistance in Lebanon and Hezbollah as the true safeguard against the 'Israeli' threat, Sayyed Houthi maintained. 'The support front from Yemen, the land of faith and jihad, continues its military operations in the battle of the Promised Conquest and Sacred Jihad, striking deep into occupied Palestine.' Our operations this week are part of the continuous effort to impose an aerial blockade on the 'Israeli' enemy, Sayyed Houthi maintained. ' Our forces aim to achieve this aerial blockade in response to the enemy's escalation and its genocidal crimes. The naval blockade in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab Al-Mandeb remains ongoing; navigation for the Israeli enemy is banned, and it has ceased operations in the area of engagement.'
Kuwait Times
29-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Zionists assault Palestinians, activists during flag march
Marchers chant 'death to Arabs' as they mark Zionist entity's occupation of East Jerusalem JERUSALEM: Far-right Zionist Jews assaulted Palestinians, fellow citizens and journalists during a large rally marking the Zionist entity's occupation of East Jerusalem in 1967 following the Six-Day war. The annual "Flag March" drew thousands chanting, dancing and waving flags shortly after far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque compound. The march frequently stokes tension as ultranationalist Jews stream into Palestinian areas of Jerusalem's walled Old City en route to the Western Wall, one of Judaism's most sacred sites, which abuts the mosque compound. Most countries consider East Jerusalem to be occupied territory and do not recognize Zionist sovereignty over it. Young marchers began harassing the few Palestinian shopkeepers who had yet to shutter their stores ahead of the rally in the walled Old City of East Jerusalem shortly after midday, a Reuters witness said. The marchers, mostly young Zionist settlers who lived in the occupied West Bank, then began to target left-wing activists from the Zionist entity and journalists observing the rally. JERUSALEM: Right-wing activists hold up a banner reading in Hebrew "67 - Jerusalem in our hands; 2025 - Gaza in our hands" as they gather with Zionist entity flags outside the Damascus Gate of the walled Old City of Jerusalem on May 26, 2025, during a flag march for Jerusalem Day. — AFP photos The demonstrators shouted anti-Arab and anti-Islamic slogans, chanting: 'Death to Arabs'. A Palestinian woman and journalists were spat on by a group of settlers, and nearby Zionist entity police did not intervene, the Reuters witness said. Police officials did not respond to a request for comment. No arrests were reported as of late afternoon. A police officer at the scene said young Zionist marchers could not be arrested because they were under the age of 18. Moshe, a 35-year-old Zionist entity settler from the West Bank and supporter of the current right-wing government, walked through a Palestinian neighborhood of the Old City with a rifle slung over his shoulder and his daughter on his shoulders. It was a 'very happy day' because all of Jerusalem was 'under the government of (the Zionist entity,' he said, declining to give his last name. Left-wing opposition leader Yair Golan, a former armed forces deputy commander, described images of violence in the Old City as 'shocking'. He said in a statement: "This is not what loving Jerusalem looks like. This is what hatred, racism and bullying look like." "We will keep Jerusalem united, whole, and under (Zionist entity) sovereignty," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a cabinet meeting held in East Jerusalem earlier on Monday. A spokesperson for the Palestinian presidency based in the West Bank condemned the march and Ben Gvir's visit to Al-Aqsa. The Gaza genocide, "repeated incursions into the Al-Aqsa mosque compound and provocative acts such as raising the (Zionist occupation's) flag in occupied Jerusalem threaten the stability of the entire region," Nabil Abu Rudeineh said in a statement. Clashes flared throughout the day as left-wing activists, who are Zionist entity citizens, intervened to escort Palestinians away from young far-right Zionist Jews threatening passersby, witnesses said. Journalists covering the rally were repeatedly harassed and in some instances assaulted, the Reuters witness said. Ben Gvir in Al-Aqsa Earlier, Ben Gvir stormed the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in the walled Old City - the third holiest site in Islam. Ben Gvir said in a video filmed at the elevated compound that the site was being flooded by Jews. "Today, thank God, it is already possible to pray on the Temple Mount,' he said. Under a decades-old arrangement, the compound is administered by a Jordanian Islamic trust. Jews, who regard the compound as the site of two ancient temples, are allowed to visit but not pray there. Ben Gvir, whose visit was condemned by the Palestinian Authority and Jordan - has along with others long pushed for Jewish prayer rights at the site. This year's Flag March again coincided with the Gaza genocide, now in its 20th month, and escalating Zionist military attacks against Palestinians in the West Bank. Settler attacks targeting Palestinian residents are also on the rise. — Reuters
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
BBC to launch review of Arabic arm after anti-Semitism claims
The BBC is to appoint an independent figure to investigate its Arabic channel over repeated allegations of anti-Semitism exposed by The Telegraph. On Saturday, Dr Samer Shah, chairman of the BBC, said that the corporation's wider handling of the Israel-Gaza conflict would also be examined. The Telegraph has previously revealed how a number of BBC Arabic's contributors have posted anti-Jewish sentiments and expressed their apparent support for the terror group Hamas, both before and after the October 7 attacks. The broadcaster has previously defended its Arabic channel, which is part of the World Service. But speaking to Times Radio, Dr Samir Shah said: 'The Arabic service, we are looking at it, we've been examining it. I think this whole business of how we've covered Israel-Gaza is a proper thing to examine thoroughly, which is why we're going to identify... we're going to get hold of an independent figure to look at our coverage.' BBC sources said that what they described as a 'thematic review' of the standard of its reporting of the Middle East conflict will be 'independent and published in full', for presentation to the board. Only last week, The Telegraph revealed that a journalist who appears prominently on BBC Arabic to report from Gaza had previously called for Jews to be burned 'as Hitler did'. Samer Elzaenen, who has appeared on BBC Arabic more than a dozen times since the conflict erupted, has posted a host of social media posts which single out Jews for condemnation and even appear to call for violence against them. In one post he wrote: 'My message to the Zionist Jews: We are going to take our land back, we love death for Allah's sake the same way you love life. We shall burn you as Hitler did, but this time we won't have a single one of you left.' Responding to the revelation about Mr Elzaenen's comments, Dr Shah said: 'That one is also being investigated. The Arabic service, we are looking at it, we've been examining it. 'We're going to get some independent figure to look at this thoroughly, and that will include BBC Arabic.' The BBC has previously investigated a number of BBC Arabic presenters and reporters who liked or shared social media posts which appeared to celebrate the October 7 atrocities, but took no further action against them. In March, Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative Party leader, called for 'wholesale reform' of BBC Arabic, after a report by the Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting and Analysis (Camera) accused it of 'appalling anti-Semitism and anti-Israel bias'. The BBC has already launched a separate investigation into the making of a documentary about the Gaza war, after it was revealed that its narrator was the son of a Hamas government minister – a connection which was not disclosed in the film. The Telegraph revealed that the family of Abdullah al-Yazouri, the 13-year-old who narrated the film, was paid £790 for his role. The documentary, Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone, was pulled from iPlayer after the BBC acknowledged 'serious flaws' in its production. Dr Shah defended the BBC against wider claims of bias, saying it remained widely trusted by the British public. He said: 'We're always going to have to be vigilant about this, vigilant about our bias, make sure we continue to examine it, report on it, cover it. 'We still find that the people still trust the BBC for impartial, trusted news. 45 per cent [of the public] turn to the BBC for news.' Dr Shah also urged Huw Edwards, the former news presenter, to give back the £200,000 he earned after his arrest over indecent images of children. Edwards was suspended in July 2023 and arrested in November of that year, before resigning in April last year on 'medical advice'. During that period, he continued to collect his £480,000-per-year salary. In July last year, the disgraced presenter pleaded guilty to three counts of making indecent images of children. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment, suspended for two years. Dr Shah has now made a direct public appeal to Edwards to return the payments he received from the corporation before being convicted. He said: 'We've been asking him and asking him and asking him.' When it was pointed out that Edwards could simply refuse, Dr Shah went on to state: 'We're getting legal advice on it. I think, frankly, if Huw is listening to this, give it back, Huw. Just give it back. You know you should, you know you should and you should do it.' Tim Davie, the director-general, has previously defended the decision to continue paying Edwards in the months following his arrest. In August last year, the BBC's board asked Edwards to hand back the £200,000 salary he was paid after being arrested, saying he had brought the BBC 'into disrepute' and 'behaved in bad faith' by continuing to take the money. It followed a demand from Lisa Nandy, the Culture Secretary, for Edwards to return the money. Edwards was sentenced at Westminster Magistrates' Court to six months imprisonment, suspended for two years, at Westminster magistrates' court, in September last year. Paul Goldspring, the chief magistrate, also ordered Edwards to undertake a sex offender treatment programme, undergo a rehabilitation activity requirement order, and sign the sex offenders' register for seven years. Dr Shah also said the BBC was taking steps to make sure staff felt the confidence to speak out over concerns involving the behaviour of figures like Edwards. The BBC chairman said: 'The reality is there are pockets in the organisation where these individuals do abuse their power. We have to stamp this out. I'm not prepared to accept it. 'The point to make is that nobody, nobody in the BBC is irreplaceable. I think the problem here is to persuade staff who do feel like that to have the confidence to speak up.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
