Sana’a – SABA:

His Excellency Field Marshal Mahdi Muhammad al-Mashat, Head of the Supreme Political Council and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, chaired today,Saturday, a meeting that included Defense Minister, Major General Muhammad Nasser al-Atfi, the Chief of the General Staff, Major General Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, commanders of military forces , regions, and a number of security leaders.

In the meeting, in the presence of a member of the Supreme Political Council, Muhammad al-Nuaimi, and the Governor of Hodeida, Muhammad Qahim, President al-Mashat praised the combat readiness and high morale of the heroic fighters.

He expressed his pride in the Mujahideen and the qualitative military operations they are carrying out in the battle of the promised conquest and the holy jihad in support of our brothers in Gaza.

He said, "We have great responsibilities during this stage, and we are concerned with implementing the directives of Commander Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, may God protect him."

He added, "We are an Arab Muslim people who reject injustice . We cannot be silent in the face of these crimes against our brothers in Palestine. We have defined our position in the face of Zionist and American arrogance, and the battle of Gaza is a holy battle."

President Al-Mashat stressed that “our armed forces are the guardian of the Red Sea, and behind them are 40 million fighters from our people, ready and present for confrontation.”

He said, "We are continuing our position and preventing Israeli ships or those heading to the Zionist entity's ports, and we will not stop until the aggression and siege on Gaza stops."

He added, "We affirm that no Israeli ship, or one linked to it, or one heading to its ports will pass by, and we are serious about that. God is with us, and He will grant us victory and enable us in this battle, the battle of the promised conquest and holy jihad."

The President praised the level of coordination and harmony between the naval forces, coastal defense, missile force, and unmanned aviation, which had positive results in carrying out operations efficiently and effectively.

He added, "If America is committed to protecting Israel, we confirm that we are committed to protecting and supporting our brothers in Gaza and are ready for all possibilities, and the options are open."

He said, "America, which claims peace, is here today exposed before the world in its defiance of international law, and what is happening in Gaza in terms of aggression, killing, destruction, siege, and prevention of food and medicine is a disgrace on the American forehead."

He added, "We tell the American that his crime against our heroes from the naval forces will not pass without a strong response. They will pay an unprecedented price and will bear the consequences as a result of their foolishness."

President Al-Mashat stressed that the Americans have an opportunity to remedy the situation and hand over the killers of our heroes to be tried in the Republic of Yemen, unless they have to wait for the response, which is inevitably coming.

The President also mentioned that the battle of the promised conquest and holy jihad came in support of our brothers in Gaza and is a humanitarian, moral, religious and national duty. It also came in implementation of the directives of Sayyed, Abdul Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi and in response to the aspirations of our people. He stressed that our armed forces are our people’s bet in achieving their aspirations to continue the battle of Gaza and that Its operations will expand and grow with open options and will not stop unless the aggression and siege on Gaza is stopped.

The President said, "We know how to communicate with those who claim to be strong, and we know the language they understand well."

He expressed his thanks and appreciation for the efforts being made to enhance readiness, urging everyone to redouble efforts until victory is achieved , the aggression and siege on Gaza is stopped.

Defence Minister, Hodeidah Governor , the Commander of the Naval Forces, Major General Fadl Abdulnabi, the Chief of Staff of the Naval Forces and Coastal Defense, Brigadier General Mansour Al-Saadi, and the Commander of the Coastal Defense, Major General Muhammad Al-Qadiri, delivered speeches in which they welcomed the president, expressing their appreciation and gratitude to the Revolution Leader ,the senior political and military leadership for their stance my brotherly supporter our brothers in Gaza.

Major General Fadl and Brigadier General Al-Saadi confirmed that members of the Navy and Coastal Defense Forces are fully prepared and combat-ready to continue their religious, national , patriotic missions and are at the disposal of the Commander, the leadership and the great Yemeni people.