Sana'a - Saba:
The sky that was raining bombs, turned into a sky raining determination, the land that they wanted to make ashes, became sprouting steadfastness, and the people they thought they were going to kneel, became a beacon for everyone who wanted to know the meaning of pride, becoming the national day of steadfastness is not just a time station, but a testimony that homelands do not fall as long as there are men with hearts beating with freedom.
On the twenty-sixth of March, Yemen does not stand at the geographical borders of a festive anniversary, but it is a spirit embodied in every city and village, in every mountain and plain, wherever you look you find a story of steadfastness told, an epic struggle underlines, and our consciousness does not extinguish the challenge.
When the aggression began ten years ago, the bet was that the Yemeni people would collapse under bombardment, siege, and starvation, but the Yemenis were not a paper in the offices of international politicians, nor just numbers in intelligence reports, but they were a people who decided to make the aggression a turning point, not a collapse station, they were saying: it's a matter of days," then it became weeks, then months, then years.
While the Capitals were conspiring, Yemeni villages were being built, cities were being resurrected from under the rubble, schools were opening their doors, factories were rising, and fronts were flaring with determination, steadfastness was not a slogan in speeches, but a loaf of bread was being made despite hunger, a book was being opened despite the siege, and a weapon was being developed despite challenges.
When the first bomb fell, the response was not a statement of condemnation, but a decision that this aggression would not pass without a price, and that the hand that was extended to destroy Yemen would be cut off no matter how long, while the world was watching, the Yemeni people were making their history, without support, without donor conferences, without the world media consoling, but with a patience like no other, and a determination not witnessed by modern battles.
The Yemeni steadfastness was not only Yemeni, but it was an extension of the project of a nation, Palestine was at the heart, it was not just an issue they talk about in statements, but it was a battle fought by Yemen in practice, when Gaza caught fire under bombardment, the Yemeni response was not just letters of solidarity, but planes, marches, and ships declaring that Yemen is no longer a besieged country, but has become a player in the balance of power.
The Battle of the Seas was an extension of this steadfastness, as the world realized that Yemen is not an isolated island, but a country that is redrawing the maps of geopolitics, from Bab al-Mandeb strait to the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, where no one can ignore the voice that was intended to stifle but has become a roar that reaches far beyond its borders.
In the factories that never shut down, in the farms that never withered, and in the markets that never closed, there was another form of steadfastness that broke the siege, transformed crises into opportunities, and made economic independence a goal, not a luxury. Local production was rising, self-reliance was taking root, and the people were learning that their strength lies not only in their resources, but also in their will.
On the education front, classrooms were open despite everything, and generations were learning that knowledge is a weapon no less than guns, and that independent thought is the first line of defense against attempts to invade minds before homelands. Students weren't just carrying their notebooks; they carried the idea that the future is made, not given, and that they are the generation that will complete the process of construction.
As for Yemeni women, they were there, wherever there was steadfastness. With their patience and support, they were not merely spectators to the aggression, but rather the architects of victory, whether as wives, sisters, or daughters to everyone who carried a weapon, a pen, a hammer, or a plow.
When we talk about steadfastness, we cannot help but remember the martyrs who left but never departed. Their souls continue to illuminate the paths, telling stories, and affirming that blood is not wasted when shed for freedom. Sacrifice is not the end, but rather the beginning of an era in which there is no place for those who wanted Yemen to be subservient.
National Day of Steadfastness is a moment to be renewed, an unforgettable lesson, a message to the world that those who bet on Yemen's fall have lost their bet, and that those who thought Yemen would be defeated have misunderstood history. This land has never fallen, and it will never fall as long as it contains men who have sworn that dignity is a red line.
The journey continues, and the road is still long, but what is certain is that Yemen today is not what it was years ago. It is stronger, more resilient, more independent, and more capable of imposing its own choices and writing its own future, without dictation or guardianship from anyone.
This land knows no defeat, and this people has never surrendered. What the Yemenis began will only end with a victory worthy of their sacrifices, no matter the cost and no matter how hard the enemies try.
Today, after ten years of steadfastness, Yemeni society has become more cohesive, despite the enemy's attempts to tear it apart. Political transformations have become clear, with the adoption of the steadfastness project as an uncompromising strategic position.
On the military front, the armed forces have been employing precise tactics that demonstrate skill in managing battles, despite the relentless bombardment. Their ability to endure has been renewed in every battle, and every drop of blood has contributed to successive victories on the ground.
The aggression, which has not spared homes, factories, farms, schools, universities, hospitals, wedding and funeral halls, markets, and service facilities, has affected all Yemeni cities, displacing thousands of families and destroying infrastructure. Despite this, Yemeni society has seemed more determined to overcome challenges through cooperation and solidarity.
The Yemeni tribe, with its rich history, stood as a primary supporter of the mujahideen on various fronts of pride and honor. Its voice called for victory and dignity. Yemen faced unprecedented challenges. The blockade was attempting to strangle the economy, but the people found in every crisis an opportunity for innovation, and local initiatives began to contribute to mitigating the repercussions of the economic situation, even if only to a small extent.
On the humanitarian front, the situation was no better. With the continuation of the blockade and the repercussions of the economic and humanitarian crisis, the eyes of the Yemeni people were watching the situation. Despite all the suffering, hope and solidarity remained a prevailing sentiment in every village and city.
Yemeni steadfastness became a symbol of the solidarity of the people in all regions.
The sky that was raining bombs, turned into a sky raining determination, the land that they wanted to make ashes, became sprouting steadfastness, and the people they thought they were going to kneel, became a beacon for everyone who wanted to know the meaning of pride, becoming the national day of steadfastness is not just a time station, but a testimony that homelands do not fall as long as there are men with hearts beating with freedom.
On the twenty-sixth of March, Yemen does not stand at the geographical borders of a festive anniversary, but it is a spirit embodied in every city and village, in every mountain and plain, wherever you look you find a story of steadfastness told, an epic struggle underlines, and our consciousness does not extinguish the challenge.
When the aggression began ten years ago, the bet was that the Yemeni people would collapse under bombardment, siege, and starvation, but the Yemenis were not a paper in the offices of international politicians, nor just numbers in intelligence reports, but they were a people who decided to make the aggression a turning point, not a collapse station, they were saying: it's a matter of days," then it became weeks, then months, then years.
While the Capitals were conspiring, Yemeni villages were being built, cities were being resurrected from under the rubble, schools were opening their doors, factories were rising, and fronts were flaring with determination, steadfastness was not a slogan in speeches, but a loaf of bread was being made despite hunger, a book was being opened despite the siege, and a weapon was being developed despite challenges.
When the first bomb fell, the response was not a statement of condemnation, but a decision that this aggression would not pass without a price, and that the hand that was extended to destroy Yemen would be cut off no matter how long, while the world was watching, the Yemeni people were making their history, without support, without donor conferences, without the world media consoling, but with a patience like no other, and a determination not witnessed by modern battles.
The Yemeni steadfastness was not only Yemeni, but it was an extension of the project of a nation, Palestine was at the heart, it was not just an issue they talk about in statements, but it was a battle fought by Yemen in practice, when Gaza caught fire under bombardment, the Yemeni response was not just letters of solidarity, but planes, marches, and ships declaring that Yemen is no longer a besieged country, but has become a player in the balance of power.
The Battle of the Seas was an extension of this steadfastness, as the world realized that Yemen is not an isolated island, but a country that is redrawing the maps of geopolitics, from Bab al-Mandeb strait to the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, where no one can ignore the voice that was intended to stifle but has become a roar that reaches far beyond its borders.
In the factories that never shut down, in the farms that never withered, and in the markets that never closed, there was another form of steadfastness that broke the siege, transformed crises into opportunities, and made economic independence a goal, not a luxury. Local production was rising, self-reliance was taking root, and the people were learning that their strength lies not only in their resources, but also in their will.
On the education front, classrooms were open despite everything, and generations were learning that knowledge is a weapon no less than guns, and that independent thought is the first line of defense against attempts to invade minds before homelands. Students weren't just carrying their notebooks; they carried the idea that the future is made, not given, and that they are the generation that will complete the process of construction.
As for Yemeni women, they were there, wherever there was steadfastness. With their patience and support, they were not merely spectators to the aggression, but rather the architects of victory, whether as wives, sisters, or daughters to everyone who carried a weapon, a pen, a hammer, or a plow.
When we talk about steadfastness, we cannot help but remember the martyrs who left but never departed. Their souls continue to illuminate the paths, telling stories, and affirming that blood is not wasted when shed for freedom. Sacrifice is not the end, but rather the beginning of an era in which there is no place for those who wanted Yemen to be subservient.
National Day of Steadfastness is a moment to be renewed, an unforgettable lesson, a message to the world that those who bet on Yemen's fall have lost their bet, and that those who thought Yemen would be defeated have misunderstood history. This land has never fallen, and it will never fall as long as it contains men who have sworn that dignity is a red line.
The journey continues, and the road is still long, but what is certain is that Yemen today is not what it was years ago. It is stronger, more resilient, more independent, and more capable of imposing its own choices and writing its own future, without dictation or guardianship from anyone.
This land knows no defeat, and this people has never surrendered. What the Yemenis began will only end with a victory worthy of their sacrifices, no matter the cost and no matter how hard the enemies try.
Today, after ten years of steadfastness, Yemeni society has become more cohesive, despite the enemy's attempts to tear it apart. Political transformations have become clear, with the adoption of the steadfastness project as an uncompromising strategic position.
On the military front, the armed forces have been employing precise tactics that demonstrate skill in managing battles, despite the relentless bombardment. Their ability to endure has been renewed in every battle, and every drop of blood has contributed to successive victories on the ground.
The aggression, which has not spared homes, factories, farms, schools, universities, hospitals, wedding and funeral halls, markets, and service facilities, has affected all Yemeni cities, displacing thousands of families and destroying infrastructure. Despite this, Yemeni society has seemed more determined to overcome challenges through cooperation and solidarity.
The Yemeni tribe, with its rich history, stood as a primary supporter of the mujahideen on various fronts of pride and honor. Its voice called for victory and dignity. Yemen faced unprecedented challenges. The blockade was attempting to strangle the economy, but the people found in every crisis an opportunity for innovation, and local initiatives began to contribute to mitigating the repercussions of the economic situation, even if only to a small extent.
On the humanitarian front, the situation was no better. With the continuation of the blockade and the repercussions of the economic and humanitarian crisis, the eyes of the Yemeni people were watching the situation. Despite all the suffering, hope and solidarity remained a prevailing sentiment in every village and city.
Yemeni steadfastness became a symbol of the solidarity of the people in all regions.