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Saba Yemen
3 days ago
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
Civil Aviation Authority condemns Yemen Airways' Aden Branch decision to reject tickets issued in Sana'a
Sana'a - SABA: The General Authority of Civil Aviation and Meteorology has strongly condemned the recent directive issued by the Aden-based management of Yemen Airways, which prohibits accepting tickets issued in the capital, Sana'a, or making any changes or confirmations to such bookings. The directive also threatens legal accountability for any violations. In a statement received by the Yemeni News Agency (SABA), the Authority declared the directive to be in clear violation of civil aviation laws and a blatant infringement on the rights of Yemeni citizens. The statement emphasized that those most affected by this decision are patients stranded abroad who are already facing dire economic and living conditions, making it difficult for them to purchase new tickets. It further asserted that internal administrative disputes within the airline should not be resolved at the expense of ordinary citizens, especially considering that Yemen Airways is the only national carrier and is collectively owned by the Yemeni people. The Authority called on the airline's management in Aden to uphold its national and legal responsibilities and not to become a tool for enacting retaliatory policies that harm the interests and dignity of Yemenis. The Civil Aviation and Meteorology Authority urged the Aden branch of Yemen Airways to immediately rescind this directive unconditionally and to separate public service from internal conflicts. It also called for urgent measures to ensure the continuity of aviation services for all Yemenis without discrimination. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print more of (Local)
Al Manar
17-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Yemen: Sanaa Airport Resumes Operation Days after Israeli Strike
Yemen's Sanaa Airport was officially reopened on Saturday with the landing of a Yemeni Airlines plane from Jordan at Sanaa International Airport. Sanaa International Airport reopened to foreign flights on Saturday, Almasirah reported. According to this report, the first flight to this airport was from Jordan, operated by Yemen Airways, and there were 136 passengers on the flight. In this terrorist attack, Israeli war jets destroyed the waiting hall, runway and six airplanes at the airport, and suspended operations at the airport for nine days, the report said, adding that Sanaa Airport is the only active airport in the areas controlled by the Yemeni government (backed by Ansarallah Resistance Movement). Following the ceasefire agreement reached between Yemen and the Saudi-led coalition, the airport hosts two to four round-trip flights to Jordan or Egypt daily. In addition to participating in the million-strong protest rally in various cities of the country on Friday, people of Sanaa, capital of Yemen, also held a large-scale demonstration on Saturday in Al-Sabeen Square in Sanaa. The march is called 'Confronting Genocide and Starvation.'
Egypt Today
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Horror in Tel Aviv as missile attack from Yemen triggers sirens in central Israel
Footage showed beachgoers in Tel Aviv rapidly evacuating in large numbers amidst the blaring sirens – Social media CAIRO – 9 May 2025: A missile attack from Yemen triggered sirens across central Israel on Friday, causing panic as many fled to shelters before the Israeli army announced successful interception. Footage showed beachgoers in Tel Aviv rapidly evacuating in large numbers amidst the blaring sirens. The Israeli military confirmed the interception of the ballistic missile with no reports of injuries or damage. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it involved a hypersonic ballistic missile that targeted Ben Gurion Airport. Houthis' military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a video statement on X that the missile 'successfully achieved its purpose, pushing millions of occupying Zionists to run into shelters and halting airport operations for nearly an hour.' The Houthis' UAV force also conducted a drone attack on a 'vital target' in Yaffa, added Saree. He renewed their warning to global airlines to immediately halt their flights to occupied Palestinian territories and stressed that their ban on air navigation on Israel will continue until Gaza war stops and blockade on the enclave is lifted. This attack follows recent Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's Hudaydah port city and Sanaa airport earlier this week, which killed and injured several people. The strikes reportedly destroyed three Yemen Airways aircraft and rendered the airport completely inoperable. The Israeli retaliation came after a successful Houthi missile strike on Israel's Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, injuring six people. The Houthis have launched numerous ballistic missiles at Israel and also targeted Israeli-linked shipping in the Red Sea in solidarity with the Palestinian people since the outbreak of the Gaza war in 2023. While the US had launched an intensified campaign of strikes on Yemen since mid-March in response to their targeting of shipping, President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that the US would halt bombings after a deal was reached. However, the Houthis clarified that their agreement with the US does not include Israel, and they will continue their attacks against Israeli shipping and territories. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope for continued commitment to the agreement, leading to positive progress in ending the Israeli war in Gaza and supporting efforts to achieve regional security and stability.#RedSea #Egypt #yamen — Egypt Today Magazine (@EgyptTodayMag) May 7, 2025
Egypt Today
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt hopes Yemen ceasefire reflects positively on Red Sea shipping freedom: Foreign ministry
CAIRO – 7 May 2025: Egypt has welcomed the Oman-mediated ceasefire agreement between the Houthis in Yemen and the United States, expressing hope that it will positively impact freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. In a statement on Wednesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed hope for continued commitment to the agreement, leading to positive progress in ending the Israeli war in Gaza and supporting efforts to achieve regional security and stability. The announcement of the ceasefire follows US President Donald Trump's statement on Tuesday that the country will halt bombings against the Houthis after the group agreed to stop targeting Red Sea shipping. 'They have capitulated,' Trump said about the Houthis during an Oval Office meeting with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. 'The Houthis have announced … that they don't want to fight any more. They just don't want to fight. And we will honour that, and we will stop the bombings.' Oman, which mediated between the US and the Houthis, confirmed that the deal will ensure freedom of navigation in the Red Sea. The ceasefire agreement comes shortly after Israeli forces launched strikes on Yemen's Hudaydah port city and Sanaa airport earlier this week, killing several people and wounding dozens more. The airport's general manager stated that all flights to and from the airport have been suspended until further notice due to the extensive damage caused by the Israeli attack. He said the Israeli attack destroyed three Yemen Airways aircraft, and that it will take a long time to rehabilitate the airport and resume operations. Another official said the strikes led to a complete destruction of the airport. مشاهد حجم الدمار في مطار صنعاء الدولي، بما في ذلك صالة الانتظار والطائرات المتوقفة التي تحولت إلى أنقاض ورماد بفعل الضربات الإسرائيلية. — قناة يمن شباب الفضائية (@TVyemenshabab) May 7, 2025 The Israeli attacks came in response to a successful Houthi ballistic missile attack on Israel's Ben Gurion airport near Tel Aviv, which injured six people. While the ceasefire requires the Houthis to cease attacks on Red Sea navigation, the group's political leader, Mahdi Mashat, has stressed that attacks against Israeli territories will continue. He vowed that the Houthis' response to Israeli attacks will go 'beyond what the Israeli enemy can withstand.' The agreement also follows intensified US strikes on Yemen since mid-March, targeting hundreds of locations and killing scores in an effort to pressure the group to halt attacks on shipping. The Houthi naval attacks targeting Israel-linked vessels and US warships in the Red Sea were launched in solidarity with the Palestinian people during the war in Gaza, which has claimed over 52,000 lives since 2023. Red Sea tensions have severely disrupted maritime traffic, prompting many vessels to avoid Egypt's Suez Canal, a waterway that typically handles around 12% of global trade. As a result, many ships have resorted to longer routes, negatively impacting global trade as well as Egypt's economy. Egypt has reported a monthly revenue drop of around $800 million from the Suez Canal due to the Red Sea tensions. In 2024, canal revenues plummeted by over 60% compared to 2023, resulting in an estimated loss of $7 billion for Egypt, a country struggling to grow its foreign currency inflows amid ongoing global crises.
