Millions of Yemenis took to the streets in Sanaa and across the country to commemorate the first anniversary of Operation al-Aqsa Flood, which marked the start of the Israeli war on Gaza. The protests demonstrated Yemen’s deep solidarity with the Palestinian cause and featured strong condemnations of Israeli aggression, reports the Almayadeen.
The central demonstration, titled “A Flood Toward Liberation,” issued a powerful statement highlighting the historical significance of the October 7 event. The organizers described the operation as a turning point that shattered the illusion of Israel’s military superiority.
“This day will forever be remembered as one that woke up the Islamic world to a new reality,” the statement declared.
The protesters criticized both Arab and Islamic leaders for their inaction, accusing them of standing idly by while Israeli crimes continued in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. The international community was also lambasted for its silence in the face of what was described as “genocide” carried out by Israel.
The Yemeni march expressed unwavering support for the Palestinian resistance, affirming solidarity with Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Palestinian fighters.
“God is with you, and so are we,” read the statement, vowing that Yemen would not abandon Palestine and Lebanon until victory was achieved.
In a significant show of force, the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) also launched two military operations targeting Israeli sites on the same day. According to Brigadier General Yahya Saree, the attacks were part of Yemen’s ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian and Lebanese resistance. The first operation saw ballistic missiles strike military sites in Tel Aviv, while the second involved drone strikes targeting additional sites in southern Israel.