The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced a significant escalation of military operations against ‘Israel’, initiating a “fourth phase” of a naval blockade in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Citing a profound religious, moral, and humanitarian obligation to address the suffering of the Palestinian people.
Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) spokesperson Yahya Saree warned all naval shipping companies to immediately cease dealings with Israeli ports, effective from the moment of the announcement.
BREAKING | Yemeni Armed Forces announces the launch of the fourth phase of its naval blockade on Israel, expanding its operations to target any vessel linked to companies that deal with Israeli ports, regardless of their nationality or location.
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Saree added that if countries wish to avoid further escalation, they must pressure the Israeli enemy to end its aggression and lift the siege on the Gaza Strip.
This decisive move comes amidst the horrific massacres and a severe blockade leading to starvation in Gaza, prompting an urgent warning to all companies to cease dealings with Israeli ports or face targeting by missiles and drones.
The Yemeni forces reiterated their call for international intervention to pressure ‘Israel’ to halt its aggression and lift the blockade on Gaza, emphasizing that all military operations would cease only upon a complete cessation of aggression and the lifting of the siege, underscoring their moral commitment to the oppressed.
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)
