Sana’a – SABA:
The leader of the revolution, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, has announced a four-day ultimatum for the Zionist enemy to open Gaza’s crossings and allow humanitarian aid to enter the besieged population. Otherwise, the Yemeni Armed Forces will resume naval operations against Israel.
In a speech this evening regarding the latest regional and international developments, Sayyed al-Houthi stated:
"In this holy month, and by our religious and moral responsibility, and our duty before God, especially in this sacred time of fasting, we declare to the world that we are granting a four-day deadline for mediators in their ongoing efforts."
He warned:
"If the Israeli enemy continues, beyond this deadline, to block humanitarian aid to Gaza, completely shutting down crossings and preventing the entry of food and medicine, we will resume our naval operations against Israel. This matter cannot be ignored under any circumstances."
"Our message is crystal clear: We will counter siege with siege. We cannot remain mere spectators as the Israeli regime deliberately starves the Palestinian people in Gaza."
Sayyed al-Houthi noted that given the escalating situation in Palestine, and Israel’s latest wave of aggression, Yemen cannot remain silent, especially in light of the ongoing denial of aid to over two million Palestinians in the besieged enclave.
He also criticized Israel’s handling of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, stating:
"It is evident that the Zionist entity is stalling and refusing to fulfill its obligations, particularly regarding the humanitarian aspects of the agreement. Meanwhile, our brothers in Hamas have fully honored their commitments under the deal, as has been demonstrated."
Highlighting Israel's deliberate breach of humanitarian obligations, he stressed:
"Despite the clear humanitarian commitments outlined in the agreement—with guarantees from mediators—Israel has attempted to evade and manipulate these terms, failing to comply as expected."
Sayyed al-Houthi described Israel’s recent decision to shut all crossings and block aid as a grave escalation, likening it to the peak of the previous brutal aggression against Gaza. He condemned it as:
"A dangerous move, a war crime, and a crime against humanity—one of the worst violations imaginable, amounting to a comprehensive act of aggression."
He further warned:
"Israel seeks to revert to its policy of genocide through starvation. This cannot and will not be tolerated. Ignoring such an escalation would be a catastrophic mistake, as it represents a major escalation by the Zionist regime, which is being sponsored, encouraged, and fully backed by the United States, especially in its increasing aggression against the West Bank and Quds."
The Revolution Leader, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, affirmed that Israel’s actions represent a clear escalation and aggression, citing its destruction of dozens of homes in the West Bank, the displacement of thousands of refugees, the demolition of mosques, the tightened restrictions on the Ibrahimi Mosque in Al-Khalil, the burning of mosques, and arbitrary abductions of Palestinian civilians.
He also pointed to intensified and ongoing assaults by the Zionist entity, as well as its unrestrained settlers—who are allowed to commit crimes at will. These include restrictions on access to Al-Aqsa Mosque for prayer and Ramadan observances, along with new settlement expansion plans in Quds and increased harassment of Palestinians.
Sayyed al-Houthi stated that Israel’s broader objective, backed by the United States, is to Judaize the West Bank, eliminate Palestinian presence, and force mass displacement of Palestinians from both the West Bank and Gaza.
“These intentions are clear. The American position, particularly during the Trump administration, was blunt and transparent—unlike the Biden administration, which employs deception and hypocrisy while still fully supporting Israel. Trump’s administration openly sided with the Zionist agenda, as many of its key figures are among the most radical Zionists. Their goals of mass displacement and full Judaization of what remains of Palestine are unmistakable.”
Regarding Israel’s treatment of Palestinian prisoners, Sayyed al-Houthi revealed that new martyrs have died under Israeli torture in detention centers. He condemned these atrocities, emphasizing that torture and abuse of detainees are among the many crimes committed by the Zionist regime.
“It was evident when Israeli prisoners were released that they had been treated comfortably. However, when Palestinian prisoners were freed from Zionist jails, their suffering from torture, oppression, and inhumane treatment was painfully clear.”
Sayyed al-Houthi stressed that, in the face of escalation, war crimes, blatant violations, and America’s open support for Israel—including new arms deals—the world must take a stand in support of the Palestinian people.
He criticized the Arab world’s weak response, stating:
“The responsibility is immense for our entire nation. Ignoring or avoiding this duty is unacceptable. This was clear in the Arab Summit, which merely issued a statement filled with wishes, appeals, and pleas.”
He reiterated that mere statements and appeals are useless, especially since the U.S. and Israel outright rejected the Arab Summit’s statement.
“What comes next? Is that the end of it? No. We need practical actions. This is an enormous religious, moral, and humanitarian responsibility. Especially in this holy month of Ramadan—a time meant to cultivate piety—where is the fear of God when it comes to fulfilling our duty as Muslims? The real duty is to engage in jihad for the sake of God against Zionist aggression, escalation, and crimes—the duty that yields tangible results.”
He concluded by stating:
“The Arab and Muslim nations have numerous practical options at their disposal—on political, economic, and other levels—to support the Palestinian people. Concrete steps must be taken. Mere statements of hope and appeals accomplish nothing in reality. They produce no real results in the face of America and Israel’s blatant aggression.”
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