First: Legal Basis:
Pursuant to Law No. (5) of the year 1445 AH concerning the designation of States, entities, and persons hostile to the Republic of Yemen.
And pursuant to the Sanctions Regulation on Supporters of the Usurping Zionist Entity (SR-SUZE), issued on 26 Ramadan 1446 AH, 26 March 2025.
Pursuant to the announcement issued by the Yemeni Armed Forces on 19 May 2025, regarding the imposition of a maritime prohibition on the Port of Haifa.
Second: Substantive Justifications:
Given that the usurping Israeli entity continues to expand its aggressive operations in the Gaza Strip, committing acts of genocide against the Palestinian people, deliberately targeting civilians—especially children and women—and blocking the entry of medicine and humanitarian food aid;
And within the framework of our religious, humanitarian, and moral responsibility toward the oppressed Palestinian people, who are suffering under an unjust blockade and ongoing horrific massacres committed by the usurping Israeli entity.
And in response to the usurping Israeli entity's refusal to cease its aggression against the Gaza Strip and to lift the blockade imposed on it.
Based on the foregoing, it is hereby decided as follows:
A comprehensive prohibition is imposed on maritime navigation to and from the port of Haifa (UN/LOCODE: ILHFA).
Any violation of this decision, whether directly or indirectly, shall be subject to penalties under the Sanctions Regulation for Supporters of the Usurping Zionist Entity (SR-SUZE).
This decision shall enter into force on 20 May 2025 at 00:01 Sana'a local time, corresponding to 19 May 2025 at 21:01 (UTC), and shall be published on the HOCC’s official website.
Note: This decision is not intended to create any right or benefit enforceable by any party against the Republic of Yemen or its institutions. However, this shall not prejudice any established rights to challenge this decision in accordance with the procedures set forth in the relevant regulation.
Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC)
Republic of Yemen – Sana'a
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The English translation of this text has been prepared for informational purposes and to facilitate understanding for non-Arabic speakers. The original Arabic version shall prevail for legal application, interpretation, and reference.