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Saba Yemen
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Government Spokesperson Extends Congratulations to Revolution Leader, President Al-Mashat on 35th National Day of Yemen
Sana'a - Saba: The spokesperson for the Government of Change and Development, Minister of Information Hashem Sharafuddin, sent a congratulatory message to the Revolution Leader, Sayyid Abdulmalik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, and His Excellency Field Marshal Mahdi Al-Mashat, President of the Supreme Political Council, on the occasion of the 35th National Day of the Republic of Yemen, May 22. In his message, the government spokesperson extended the highest congratulations to the Revolution Leader and the President of the Supreme Political Council on this national occasion, which embodies the will of the Yemeni people in rejecting foreign hegemony and division schemes. He noted that this anniversary comes as Yemen—its leadership, government, and people—continue to uphold honorable stances in supporting the Palestinian people, championing the causes of the nation, and confronting the forces of arrogance and domination. The Minister of Information emphasized that Yemeni unity represents a turning point in the nation's history and will remain a beacon for all free people of the Islamic world in confronting schemes of division and fragmentation targeting Arab and Muslim nations. He affirmed that Yemeni unity is the unwavering choice of the Yemeni people, serving as an impenetrable fortress against the conspiracies of enemies seeking to undermine Yemen's land and people. Concluding his message, he prayed to Almighty Allah that this national occasion would return with victory and empowerment for both the Yemeni and Palestinian peoples over the enemies of the nation. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Epoch Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
Israel Strikes Yemen After Houthi Attack on Ben-Gurion Airport
Israel carried out airstrikes against Yemen's Hodeidah Port on Monday, a day after Iran-aligned Houthi terrorists fired a missile that struck near Israel's main airport, the Jewish state's military said. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that it had attacked Houthi targets in Hodeidah and its vicinity. According to the Houthi-run That included one person killed and four wounded in the strike on the port, as well as three killed and 35 injured following a strike on a cement factory. The IDF said in a statement 'The terrorist infrastructure sites struck in the Hudaydah Port serve as a central supply source for the Houthis, and is used for the transfer of Iranian weapons. Related Stories 5/4/2025 5/1/2025 'The 'Bajil' Concrete Plant, east of the city of al-Hudaydah, was also struck, which functions as a significant economic resource and is used for the construction of underground tunnels and terrorist infrastructure for the Houthis.' The The full extent of the damage at the port is as yet unknown, but images showed huge fires at the cement factory with firefighters working to control the blaze. The strikes occurred as two ships were unloading their cargo, with traffic at the port at a complete standstill, a worker at the port told Reuters. The port is the second-largest in the Red Sea after Aden and is the entry point for about 80 percent of food imports to Yemen. More than 10 strikes targeted Hodeidah Port and the Al Salakhanah and Al Hawak neighbourhoods in the city of Hodeidah, five residents told Reuters. Four strikes also targeted a cement factory east of Hodeidah. On Tuesday, the IDF also fired upon Yemen's main airport in the capital, Sanaa. In a 'Furthermore, several central power plants were struck in, and surrounding, the Sana'a area. These plants were exploited by the Houthi regime for energy infrastructure and for the construction of underground tunnels,' the post said, adding that the strikes were carried out with 'precision' and that steps had been taken to 'mitigate harm to civilians.' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had promised to retaliate for Sunday's missile attack on Ben Gurion Airport. It was the first time a Houthi projectile is known to have escaped interception by Israel's air defenses since the Houthis resumed attacks in March. The Israeli military concluded an assessment and said that there had been a technical issue with the interceptor that was launched toward the missile, while the nation's ambulance service said eight people were taken to the hospital for mild to moderate injuries resulting from the strike. In a statement Monday reported by Yemen's state news agency Saba, Houthi spokesman Hashem Sharafuddin said that the 'targeting of a port and cement factory in Yemen broadens the range of targets' for the terrorist group within Israel. The Yemeni group resumed its attacks on Israel and shipping lanes following a brief suspension after the cease-fire between Hamas and Israel in Gaza ended. The Houthis, who control Yemen, have been firing at Israel and shipping in the Red Sea since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, in what they say is solidarity with the Palestinians. Israel has in turn struck against them in Yemen. They are a self-described arm of Iran's 'Axis of Resistance,' capable of launching regular attacks on Israel. The U.S. military under U.S. President Donald Trump has also launched an intensified campaign of airstrikes targeting the Houthis since March 15. Earlier on Monday, the Israeli government approved a plan that may include seizing the Gaza Strip and controlling aid into the enclave. IDF chief of staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir said on May 4 that the military
Saba Yemen
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Yemeni Information Minister chairs meeting on Foreign-Language Media Performance Amid Current Developments
Sana'a - Saba: A meeting chaired by Yemen's Minister of Information, Hashem Sharafuddin, discussed on Tuesday in Sana'a the workflow of media institutions and their performance during the current phase amid the American-Zionist escalation against Gaza and Yemen. The meeting, attended by Deputy Minister of Information Dr. Omar Al-Bukaiti, Acting Head of the Board of the Revolution Institution for Press, Printing, Publishing Ahmed Rasae, media institution leaders, explored ways to enhance media efforts and deliver Yemen's message in multiple foreign languages to global audiences. The session reviewed strategies to achieve a qualitative shift in national media production, aligning with regional developments, international changes, and the ongoing U.S. aggression against Yemen, as well as the Zionist enemy's intensified war on Gaza. It also addressed countering the misleading propaganda of enemy media and its mercenaries. Minister Sharafuddin emphasized the importance of sustaining active media efforts, enhancing foreign-language output, and conveying Yemen's message regarding the horrific crimes committed by the U.S. enemy through its targeting of civilians, residential areas, and civilian infrastructure in Yemen. He noted that the current phase demands redoubled efforts to confront the aggression-backed media machine, expose its crimes , schemes, and improve media performance across languages to effectively influence global public opinion. "Traditional media does not effectively reach international audiences," he said. "While its role remains important, today's era is largely defined by digital media and social platforms, requiring adaptation to these developments." Sharafuddin expressed hope for strengthening media translation and producing multilingual content to amplify Yemen's visual, audio, and written messaging to wider foreign audiences. He highlighted the critical role of translated materials in delivering factual information and urged media professionals to leverage digital platforms and social media, ensuring content is accessible in multiple languages. The minister also stressed the need to train journalists in foreign-language communication, utilizing expertise from Sana'a University's Faculty of Languages and the Yemeni News Agency (Saba). He called for activating English-language press conferences and other measures to deliver impactful media messaging. Additionally, he urged wider dissemination of translated content on social media to expose U.S. and Israeli crimes in Yemen and Gaza. Sharafuddin expressed optimism about enhancing coordination with the Islamic Broadcasting Union (IBU) and engaging with international media to cover Yemen's official and popular movements in support of Gaza and Palestine. Deputy Minister Al-Bukaiti emphasized the importance of coordination between official and national media outlets amid the escalating U.S.-Zionist aggression against Yemen and Palestine. He noted that the current battle requires greater focus on delivering Yemen's media message in foreign languages, building on existing expertise and the legendary resilience of the Yemenis against U.S.-Israeli global arrogance. Ahmed Rasae, Acting Chairman of the Revolution Institution, announced the launch of an English-language section on its website, "Al-Thawra Net," to translate news reports, reinforcing efforts to convey Yemen's media message abroad. He called for enhanced coordination among media institutions to develop purposeful multilingual content and adapt to evolving media demands. The meeting concluded with extensive discussions, underscoring the commitment to improving media performance and coordination. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
