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Roya News
2 days ago
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- Roya News
'Israeli' President Herzog flees stadium after missile sirens sound
Israeli Occupation President Isaac Herzog evacuated the stands of Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv on Thursday during the final match of the 'Israel' State Cup, following the sounding of air raid sirens triggered by a ballistic missile attack launched from Yemen. According to Hebrew media, sirens echoed across southern Tel Aviv while the match was underway, sparking panic among spectators and players who fled the pitch. President Herzog was immediately escorted to a secure location. Once the state of alert was lifted, Herzog returned to his seat, and the match resumed in front of approximately 30,000 spectators, amid a tense and fearful atmosphere. The Houthi movement claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that the missile targeted Lod Airport (Ben Gurion Airport) in the occupied city of Jaffa. The strike reportedly led to a temporary suspension of air traffic and forced thousands of settlers into bomb shelters. The attack comes in response to what the Houthis described as 'Israeli' airstrikes on Sana'a International Airport, which destroyed the only functioning civilian aircraft at the facility.
Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Press Conference on Israeli Attack on Sana'a Airport
Sana'a (Saba) – The Ministries of Transport and Public Works and Justice and Human Rights held a press conference today at Sana'a International Airport regarding the Israeli attack on Sana'a Airport and the targeting of a Yemenia civilian plane carrying pilgrims and patients. At the press conference, Ali Tasir, head of the Human Rights Sector at the Ministry of Justice, emphasized that targeting civilian airports and aircraft carrying civilians, including patients and pilgrims, constitutes a violation of international humanitarian law. He said, "The Israeli enemy is committing war crimes and genocide against the Yemeni people amid shameful international and Arab silence." Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Leader of Revolution: Israeli Aggression on Sana'a Airport will not halt our support operations for Palestine
Sana'a - SABA: The Leader of the Revolution, Sayyed Abdul-Malik Badr al-Din al-Houthi, reaffirmed that the Israeli aggression on Sana'a International Airport will not stop Yemen's operations in support of the Palestinian people. He confirmed that the next phase will witness an escalation of operations, making them more effective and impactful against the usurping Zionist entity. In a speech delivered today regarding the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza and regional and international developments, Sayyed al-Houthi emphasized that the conditions of war in Yemen cannot prevent the country — neither officially nor on the popular level — from fulfilling its sacred duties. He stated: 'Any sacrifices we make for the sake of God are honorable sacrifices. We are in an active and jihadist position, striking the Israeli enemy. We aim to escalate our operations to support the Palestinian people, and our actions in the coming phase will be more effective and influential against the Zionist enemy.' Sayyed al-Houthi pointed out that, unlike other countries like Syria where Israeli strikes go unanswered, Yemen — by the grace of God — has taken a dignified stance by targeting the enemy. He noted that Yemen's position is both active and influential, which is why the Zionist enemy does not ignore it despite being preoccupied with confronting the Palestinian people. He added that the Israeli enemy feels the weight and impact of Yemen's active stance, considering this a great blessing. He also highlighted that over the past 20 months, there have been 2,112,701 popular activities — including demonstrations, rallies, and sit-ins — in support of Palestine. He mentioned that Yemen has shown unprecedented enthusiasm for this cause. Just last Friday alone, 1,060 rallies and marches took place across cities and rural areas. He also touched upon the recent conclusion of summer educational camps, which have made a tangible impact in raising an ideologically, culturally, and religiously rooted generation. Sayyed al-Houthi remarked, 'The enemies' deep annoyance at these summer programs greatly pleases us.' He also emphasized that the effectiveness and growth of Yemen's comprehensive stance is clear evidence of the failure of the American escalation in its second round against Yemen. He called the failure of the American aggression a great success and divine victory for the Yemeni people. He asserted that obedience to God and movement in His cause builds a strong, free, and dignified nation, capable of facing challenges. Responding to God, he said, brings life, power, and honor to the nation. The revolutionary leader cited a statement by the U.S. Vice President acknowledging American failure in Yemen, noting that it signifies a major victory for Yemen. He pointed out that the U.S. has come to accept it can no longer dominate as it once did, realizing that it cannot win the battle in Yemen and is instead getting dragged into a costly and prolonged conflict. Sayyed al-Houthi emphasized that Yemen's stance is a jihad in the path of God, a revival of a great sacred duty, and a contribution to the completion of faith and a shield from disgrace. He declared that the honor of Yemen as a fighting nation is part of its faith, and standing against the Israeli enemy and supporting Palestine means standing with the Qur'an and the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). He questioned those who advocate alternatives to confronting the enemy: 'Do they rely on international resolutions that the Zionists never honor?' He criticized the failure of these resolutions, particularly on Jerusalem, and stressed that the Qur'an warns of the treachery of the Jews. Sayyed al-Houthi described Israel's breach of every agreement with Arabs, while Arab regimes continue to promote peace initiatives that Israel neither values nor respects. He stressed that the only viable path with a clear divine promise is jihad, rooted in responsibility and nation-building. He also addressed Yemen's military role in the battle of the 'Promised Conquest and Sacred Jihad,' stating that Yemen's armed forces launched 14 hypersonic and ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israeli sites in Jaffa, Haifa, Ashkelon, and Umm al-Rashrash (Eilat). He reiterated that the Red Sea remains closed to Israeli-linked vessels, and maritime navigation for the enemy is still blocked from the Red Sea through Bab al-Mandab to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. Sayyed al-Houthi once again called on five Arab and Islamic regimes to stop cooperating with Israel, noting that a large portion of goods delivered to Israel via the Mediterranean are transported by companies linked to these regimes. He criticized their actions as a betrayal of Islam and complicity in genocide in Gaza. He began his speech by highlighting the continuation of Israeli genocide in Gaza for over 600 days, noting that the Palestinian tragedy spans 77 years and should not be reduced to recent events only. He referred to the murder of a Palestinian doctor's nine children as one example of the ongoing horrors. He condemned Israel's deliberate targeting of displaced civilians, especially at night, and the targeting of children as part of its ideology. He described Israel's food aid policies as deceptive, engineered to starve the population, and a mockery of humanitarian principles. He warned that thousands of children face death by starvation and that daily deaths from hunger and malnutrition are taking place. He denounced the Israeli strategy of forcing Palestinians into confined areas for minimal food distributions while preventing the entry of thousands of food trucks. He declared that any international organization supporting Israel's food aid mechanism — including the UN — is complicit in the violation of human rights and international law. He called this starvation policy a crime against humanity and highlighted the continued destruction of Gaza's healthcare system. Sayyed al-Houthi detailed ongoing Israeli crimes in the West Bank, including killings, abductions, land theft, and settler violence. He denounced the burning of Palestinian homes and crops by Israeli settlers and called these actions part of a broader effort to fully occupy Palestinian territories. He described the anniversary of the occupation of Jerusalem as one of the darkest days in Islamic history, urging the Muslim world to reawaken to its responsibilities and understand the threats to its sacred sites. He noted that Israel's goal to destroy Al-Aqsa Mosque is public and that ongoing excavations — 27 tunnels so far — are weakening its foundations, especially under the southern wall. He warned that the site is in danger of collapsing. Sayyed al-Houthi revealed that these excavations began as early as 2005 and were inaugurated six years ago with the participation of a U.S. ambassador. He insisted that the attacks on Al-Aqsa are not in response to 'Operation Al-Aqsa Flood' but part of a long-term Zionist plan to Judaize Jerusalem. He denounced the normalization and apathy of the Muslim world, contrasting their silence with the large-scale Jewish incursions into Al-Aqsa and their rituals aimed at erasing its Islamic identity. He called affection for or allegiance to Zionists a moral and ethical collapse, saying that Zionist Jews have always expressed hostility toward Arabs and Muslims, including chanting 'Death to Arabs' in Al-Aqsa Mosque. He emphasized that the issue is not limited to Israel vs. Iran, as some media portray it, but is a broader Zionist enmity toward all Muslims. He decried the offensive chants of Zionists against the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the Qur'an as part of their ideology and ongoing hostility toward Islamic values. He warned of the dangers of desensitization and urged Muslims not to ignore or normalize the repeated blasphemies against their religion. He also discussed the corrupting effects of the soft war targeting Muslim beliefs, values, and morals to render them submissive to enemies. Sayyed al-Houthi expressed outrage that many in the Muslim world show greater energy in stirring internal strife than in responding to blasphemy against their Prophet. He accused Israel of attempting to erase Islamic history and warned that what is happening in Palestine could be repeated elsewhere. He concluded that the Zionist enemy has plans against all Islamic sanctities — including Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina — and that ignoring this will only embolden the enemy. He praised Palestinian resilience as the main factor slowing Israel's ambitions. He highlighted the operations by al-Qassam Brigades, al-Quds Brigades, and other factions resisting Israeli incursions and launching retaliatory strikes. He noted that despite the deployment of five Israeli military divisions, the resistance remains strong, and the enemy responds with intensified massacres. He praised the steadfastness of Gaza's fighters against overwhelming military force and affirmed that their model deserves support from the entire Muslim world. He warned that if resistance in Gaza had enough support, the situation would be very different, especially considering the full U.S. backing of Israel, including weapons, funding, political and media support, and even incitement to genocide by U.S. Congress members. He also reflected on the anniversary of Lebanon's Liberation and Resistance Day as a pivotal moment in the Arab-Israeli conflict, and highlighted ongoing Israeli aggression in Syria as a warning that no one is safe from Israeli attacks. Sayyed al-Houthi concluded by urging the Yemeni people to stage mass rallies tomorrow in Sana'a and other provinces in support of the Prophet, Al-Aqsa Mosque, Islamic sanctities, and the Palestinian people. He emphasized that this massive turnout is an act of jihad in the path of God and deserves full mobilization. 'Tomorrow is a day of mobilization and loyalty. I hope the turnout will be vast, great, and mighty.' Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Revolution Leader)
Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Hajj sector condemns Zionist assault on Sana'a Airport
Sana'a - Saba: The Hajj and Umrah Sector condemned the Zionist enemy's targeting of Sana'a International Airport and the bombing of the last civilian Yemenia Airlines plane, moments before pilgrims were due to board. The attack was carried out with the aim of preventing pilgrims from performing the Hajj pilgrimage. In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (Saba), the Hajj and Umrah Sector stated that the Zionist enemy's targeting and terrorizing of pilgrims, depriving them of performing a religious ritual, constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and a blatant breach of all international agreements, treaties, and protocols related to human rights. The statement indicated that this targeting reveals the criminal ideology of the entity's leaders and their passion for killing innocents, destroying infrastructure, and violating the basic rights of citizens. It proves to the entire world that they are leaders of crime and politicians of terrorism. The sector held the Zionist enemy fully responsible for the lives and safety of the Yemeni pilgrims, calling on all international legal and human rights institutions to condemn this criminal Zionist aggression, witnessed worldwide, targeting a civilian aircraft preparing to transport pilgrims, all but wearing their ihram garments, preparing to travel to the Holy Land to perform the Hajj rituals. The sector affirmed that the barbarity and brutality of the Zionist aggression and the destruction of ports, factories, and civilian airports will not deter the Yemeni people from supporting the people of Gaza as a firm principle and a firm belief. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Saba Yemen
2 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Iranian FM condemns Zionist aggression on Yemen
Tehran - Saba: The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the new Zionist aggression targeting Sana'a International Airport and the destruction of a Yemenia passenger plane, describing it as "a new indication of the Zionist regime's barbarism and hostility toward the Muslim Yemeni people and the region." In a statement, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei described the Zionist regime's aggression during the Hajj season, aimed at preventing Yemeni pilgrims from reaching the holy lands and participating in the Hajj rituals, as a major crime. He called for immediate and serious action by international organizations, especially the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), regarding this situation. The Foreign Ministry spokesman pointed to the Zionist regime's repeated attacks on Yemen's economic infrastructure and civilian facilities, including ports, airports, food warehouses, and the like. He dubbed these attacks as a clear example of war crimes and crimes against humanity. He added that the Zionist regime's brutal aggression toward the Muslim peoples of West Asia is clear evidence of its structural and fundamental disconnection from the peoples of the region, and its leaders' efforts to spread wars and insecurity in the region and the world. Baghaei highlighted the legal and moral responsibility of all countries in the region and the world to confront the Zionist entity's violations of the law and its crimes in occupied Palestine and against other countries in the region. Baghaei stressed that the Zionist entity's impunity, due to the inaction of the United Nations Security Council and the comprehensive American support for this entity, has led to irreversible consequences for the system based on the UN Charter and has jeopardized international peace and security in an unprecedented manner, requiring urgent action from the international community. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
