Millions in Yemen mark Prophet’s birth as leaders declare ‘decisive battle’

Millions have marked the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon Him) in Sana’a and other cities across Yemen, with senior military officials saying the nation's current stage is a "decisive battle between right and wrong."

Sana’a and 14 provinces including Hudaydah, Ibb, Hajjah, Sa'ada, Raymah, Ma'rib, Amran, Ta'iz, Dhamar, and Bayda saw huge crowds gathered in main streets Thursday to commemorate the auspicious occasion.

In the capital, Defense Minister Mohammed al-Atifi and Army Chief of Staff Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari described the current situation facing Yemenis as “not just a passing challenge, but a decisive battle between right and wrong.”

Last week, Israeli airstrikes on the Yemeni capital killed Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi of the National Government of Change and Construction, along with eight other officials.

“We emphasize that Yemen will not waver in its steadfast position on the issues of its nation and in supporting its brothers in Gaza,” Atifi and Ghamari affirmed.

They vowed that “the blood of our martyrs will not be trampled upon,” warning that aggressors would be held accountable for every drop spilled.

Ansarallah leader condemns Israel’s ‘record of terror,’ vows more attacks

Leader of the Ansarallah movement vows Yemen will continue “targeting Israel with missiles and drones.”

During the celebrations, the leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah movement, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, also delivered a speech, highlighting that the occasion coincides with the conclusion of the second year of Israel’s US-backed war on Gaza.

“The Israeli enemy uses Al-Aqsa Mosque and the West Bank as their battleground for aggression every day,” adding that some Muslims stay passive, acting as if they are unconcerned.

“It is very unfortunate that actions are being taken against an Islamic nation right before the eyes of Muslims, yet some remain mere spectators, as if the issue does not concern them. Some are unaware of the dangers, while others are aligned with the Israeli enemy.”

He noted that Israel’s plan “does not stop in Palestine,” with its criminal leaders openly declaring their intentions under the pretext of reshaping the Middle East and establishing 'Greater Israel'.

The term "Greater Israel" has been used since the 1967 Arab-Israeli War to describe the territories occupied by Israel, including East al-Quds the West Bank, Gaza Strip, Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula, and Syria’s strategic Golan Heights.

Early Zionist thinkers expanded this vision to encompass present-day Jordan. This concept remains a core tenet of the Likud party’s political legacy—led by prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu—and is deeply rooted in Revisionist Zionism.

Houthi emphasized that the only way to protect the Islamic Ummah from the Israeli threat “is not through continued humiliation, but through Jihad” — to repel the regime’s aggression, corruption, and criminality.

On the significant occasion, the leader of Ansarullah reaffirmed their commitment to steadfast faith, adherence to the Holy Qur’an, following the teachings of Prophet Muhammad, upholding the banner of jihad, and confronting the tyranny of the Zionist entity and its supporters.

“We emphasize the firmness of our stance in supporting the Palestinian people and call on awakened consciences everywhere to stand against the crimes of the Zionist enemy, which continues to commit genocide and starve the residents,” he added.

Since Israel launched its genocidal war on Gaza in October 2023, Yemeni forces have carried out numerous attacks in solidarity with Palestinians, targeting airports, ports, and other sites across the occupied territories. Yemen has repeatedly vowed that these strikes will continue as long as Israel’s war and blockade on the besieged strip persist.

The Israeli regime’s brutal assault on Gaza has resulted in over 63,746 Palestinian deaths and more than 161,245 injuries, the majority being women and children.

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