The head of Yemeni Naval Forces reiterated their commitment to preventing Israeli ships and those destined for occupied Palestinian ports, underscoring the stance until the aggression and blockade on Gaza cease.
A source within the naval forces emphasized the safety of maritime navigation in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Bab al-Mandab Strait, with the exception of Israeli vessels or those en route to the occupied Palestinian ports, local news reports said.
The source added that any ship in need of assistance should communicate through International Channel 16 or send an email to info@navy.gov.yr.
Simultaneously, Muhammad Abdusalam, the head of the national negotiating delegation, affirmed that the American aggression against Yemen would not deter the Yemeni armed forces from upholding their religious, humanitarian, and moral commitment in solidarity with the Palestinian people and their courageous resistance.
Abdusalam, in a tweet on the “X” Twitter platform, reiterated this commitment, stating, “Amidst 100 days of Israeli aggression against Gaza, we assert that America’s hostile measures against Yemen will not hinder the armed forces from fulfilling their religious, humanitarian, and moral obligation to support the Palestinian people and their resilient resistance. This involves persistently targeting ships affiliated with the enemy entity en route to the ports of occupied Palestine until the aggression ceases and the blockade on Gaza is lifted.”
He further noted, “The intensified flights of American enemy aircraft near Yemeni airspace and coastal areas represent a continuous aggression against the Republic of Yemen, constituting a blatant violation of national sovereignty.”
The statement was issued in the aftermath of the US and UK conducting 73 airstrikes in Yemen as part of their military support to Palestine.
These airstrikes resulted in the tragic loss of at least eight lives, with many others sustaining injuries.
The recent airstrikes resulting in casualties underscore the escalating tensions and humanitarian consequences of the conflict in the region.