Sana'a (Saba):

The Humanitarian Coordination Center (HOCC) in the capital, Sana'a, sent a letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) informing the Yemeni Armed Forces of the decision to impose a comprehensive ban on air traffic to and from the airports of the usurping Israeli enemy.

The center confirmed in a statement that the center's letter to the ICAO and the IATA included informing them of the ban decision to take the necessary measures in accordance with their mandates and to coordinate with the relevant authorities (ATS) to avoid air traffic to and from the airports of the usurping Israeli enemy, especially the Ben Gurion Airport, and to divert aircraft routes, given that the airports are constantly being targeted by the Yemeni Armed Forces.

The center indicated that the letter comes within the framework of the Republic of Yemen's commitment to the safety of civil aviation, which falls within the scope of the responsibilities of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), in accordance with document (Doc 9554-AN/932) and the provisions of the organization. International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) regulations contained in Annex 11, Annex 15 and other documents.

The Center expressed its hope that the parties to whom the letter was addressed would take the necessary measures to ensure the safety of air traffic, ensure the dissemination of weather warnings and information to aircraft, and coordinate efforts with the relevant countries to ensure appropriate measures are taken to protect aircraft.

The Center emphasized that the ban will begin on May 4, 2025, at 10:42 PM Sana'a time, which corresponds to 19:42 UTC on May 4, 2025, and will remain in effect for an indefinite period.

The Center also expressed its hope that everyone will understand this measure and recognize that it is a humanitarian and moral measure that requires everyone to pressure the occupying Israeli entity to stop its crimes of genocide and to stop the starvation and siege of the Palestinian people in Gaza.

The Center concluded its letter by stating, "We hope to receive a prompt response from you as an acknowledgment of receipt. Otherwise, confirmation of the "means of transmission used" of the arrival of this notice will be considered confirmation of your receipt."

We inform you that HOCC is always ready to respond to any inquiries via email cct@hocc.gov.ye