President Dr. Rashad Mohammed Alimi, Chairman of the Presidential Leadership Council, affirmed that the “Fajr Yemen” operation is progressing towards its ultimate goal of ending the Houthi terrorist coup backed by the Iranian regime. He emphasized the need to restore state institutions and to confine weapons and decisions of war and peace to constitutional bodies. He stressed that this decision is now in effect and irreversible, regardless of the sacrifices involved.
In a speech to the Yemeni people on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the October 14 Revolution, President Alimi praised the armed forces for their commendable performance since the operation began. He noted that temporary changes on the ground will not deter the state from fulfilling its responsibilities in eliminating the threat posed by the militias, with support from allies and friends.
The President reiterated the council’s commitment to the justice of the southern cause and supported the outcomes of the southern-southern dialogue under the auspices of Saudi Arabia. He called for a fair and comprehensive solution that addresses past grievances, respects popular will, and guarantees rights, partnership, and a secure future for all.
President Alimi commended the sacrifices made by the people of the southern governorates in defense of the state project and the republican system. He recognized the role played by Aden and the southern provinces in defeating the Houthi militias, appreciating the sacrifices made by the heroes of the Giants Forces, the National Shield, and all military and security units, especially in supporting the besieged Taiz governorate.
He affirmed that the Houthi threat does not limit itself to a specific governorate or region but poses a danger to the security, freedom, and future of all Yemenis, both in the north and south. He stressed that the situation in Taiz and Marib cannot be separated from the security of Aden, Hadramout, and other provinces. Protecting the security and stability of the south and safeguarding the rights and aspirations of its people is an integral part of national responsibility.
President Alimi explained that the launch of the “Fajr Yemen” operation came after exhausting all opportunities for calm and the Houthis’ insistence on continuing the war and expanding their attacks on cities, villages, neighboring countries, and international waterways. He pointed out that the essence of the operation lies in restoring state institutions, protecting citizens, ending the coup, and returning the weapons and decisions of war and peace to the exclusive authority of the state and its constitutional institutions. This ensures the rule of law and prevents any armed group from usurping the will of the people or threatening the security of neighbors and international shipping routes.
The President elaborated on the serious developments in Taiz, confirming that the state will continue to work with all its capabilities to protect the governorate, reopen its roads, and alleviate the suffering of its residents. He expressed confidence in the resilience of the people of Taiz and the determination of the armed forces, security, and popular resistance.
He announced directives to the government, local authorities, and all relevant entities to mobilize available resources to respond to urgent humanitarian needs in Taiz, provide food and medicine, assist displaced families, and work to secure the delivery of supplies and open vital roads.
In a message to citizens in areas forcibly controlled by the Houthi militias, the President assured them that they are not targets of the “Fajr Yemen” operations. He emphasized that their security, rights, and dignity are among the primary reasons for these operations. He urged them to protect their children from recruitment campaigns and to avoid military sites and areas of conflict, while also taking advantage of the announced safe return and amnesty in accordance with its legal provisions.
President Alimi condemned the Houthi attacks on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly the assault on King Khalid International Airport, which resulted in casualties and injuries among civilians and pilgrims of various nationalities. He also denounced the assaults on civilian and vital facilities that threatened the security of sacred places.
He stressed that the security and stability of Saudi Arabia are closely linked to the security of Yemen and the interests of its citizens. Attacking the security of the Kingdom and its civilian facilities represents an assault on the vital interests of the Yemeni people and the stability of the entire region.
The President expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the Yemeni people to their brothers in Saudi Arabia, led by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, for their steadfast support of the Yemeni people and their national institutions, as well as their armed and security forces.
He praised Saudi support for state institutions, the national economy, the public budget, and contributions to the regularity of services and salaries, as well as humanitarian assistance, demining efforts, rehabilitation of facilities, and implementation of development and reconstruction projects.
President Alimi highlighted that the October Revolution was not only a moment to end colonialism but also the beginning of a civil state project, the establishment of institutions, the expansion of education, and the enhancement of women’s presence and national and social work. He noted that the revolutions of September 26 and October 14 embodied the will of Yemenis for freedom and dignity, establishing a state that derives its legitimacy from the people and safeguards rights through the rule of law.
He affirmed that today’s historical responsibility extends beyond ending the war; it includes addressing the root causes that led to its resurgence and building a state where weapons do not serve as a means to impose realities by force, and where the will of an individual or group does not supersede the will of the people and the rule of law.
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
O sons of our great Yemeni people, both at home and abroad,
O heroes of our armed forces, security, and all military formations, and popular resistance,
Peace be upon you and God’s mercy and blessings.
I greet you on behalf of myself and my fellow members of the Presidential Leadership Council and the government on this immortal day, extending to you my sincerest congratulations and best wishes on the occasion of the 63rd anniversary of the glorious October 14 Revolution, which began from the majestic Radhfan mountains, opening the path to independence for our people and affirming that the will of free peoples is stronger than all forms of domination and tyranny.
The revolutions of September 26 and October 14 were two monumental moments in our national history, where the will of Yemenis converged on freedom and dignity, establishing a state where governance derives its legitimacy from the people, and rights are safeguarded by the rule of law.
The greatness of October 1963 was not only in ending the era of colonialism but also in the civil state project that followed, witnessing the establishment of institutions, the expansion of education, the presence of women, and pioneering experiences in national and social work. Aden, with its rich cultural heritage and human diversity, became a haven for the free and a bridge for communication among the people of our great homeland.
O great Yemeni people,
We celebrate this anniversary at a moment when our responsibility to protect the republican system and its national institutions is renewed, and to end the war ignited by the Houthi terrorist militias with support from the Iranian regime, causing one of the worst humanitarian tragedies in modern history.
On this occasion, I extend a special greeting to our people in the southern governorates, who have been at the forefront of defending the state project and have made tremendous sacrifices to protect their cities, institutions, and national interests.
Aden and the southern provinces have been among the first cities to defeat the Houthi terrorist project, as the armed forces and popular resistance, with support from the Coalition to Restore Legitimacy, continue efforts to reclaim vast areas of the republic.
Today, this role is renewed through the sacrifices of the heroes of the Giants Forces, the National Shield, and all military, security, and popular resistance units, who fulfill their responsibilities on various fronts, exemplifying national solidarity, especially in supporting their people in the besieged Taiz governorate.
O sons of the great October and its free descendants,
The threat posed by the Houthi militias today is not a danger to one governorate over another; it is an existential threat to the security, freedom, and future of Yemenis, both in the north and south.
What is happening in Taiz and Marib cannot be separated from the security of Aden, Hadramout, and other provinces. There can be no assurance of the future of any part of our homeland as long as the decision of war and peace lies outside state institutions, and as long as the lives and interests of citizens remain vulnerable to the threat of arms.
We, along with all the honorable in the region and the world, take pride in the honorable positions of the people of the southern governorates. We affirm that protecting the security and stability of the south, and safeguarding the rights and aspirations of its people, is an integral part of our broader national responsibility.
From here, we renew our steadfast commitment to the justice of the southern cause and to what will result from the southern-southern dialogue under the auspices of our brothers in Saudi Arabia, leading to a fair and comprehensive solution that addresses past grievances, respects popular will, and guarantees rights, partnership, and a secure future for all.
O citizens,
A few days ago, we announced the launch of the “Fajr Yemen” operation, which is now steadily progressing towards its ultimate goal with sincere support from our loyal brothers in Saudi Arabia, after we exhausted all opportunities for calm and the Houthis’ insistence on adhering to the option of war and escalation, expanding their attacks on cities, villages, neighboring countries, and international waterways.
To understand what is happening today, we must remember how this tragedy began and the heavy toll our people have paid since the coup against state institutions and national consensus.
Years of war have left hundreds of thousands of victims, millions of displaced persons, landmines, destroyed villages, closed schools, and hospitals unable to fulfill their duties.
In vast areas of the country, graves stand as painful witnesses to the chaos wrought by the militias, while an entire generation has been deprived of its natural right to education and security.
These crimes have not stopped at our borders; they have extended to airports and civilian facilities in Saudi Arabia, as well as commercial ships in regional and international waters, while assaults on innocent civilians continue throughout our country.
We have followed with great sorrow the terrorist attack that targeted King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, resulting in casualties and injuries among civilians and pilgrims of various nationalities, as part of a series of criminal assaults that have targeted civilian and vital facilities in Saudi Arabia and threatened the security of the holy places in Mecca and Medina, which hold great significance in the hearts of all Muslims.
These assaults, which show a disregard for innocent lives, violate the sanctity of sacred places, and cross all red lines, reveal once again the true face of a group that places no value on the sanctity of blood, nor the sanctity of place, and does not hesitate to expose the security of the region, the sanctities of the nation, and the interests of its peoples to grave dangers in service of the agendas of its cross-border supporters.
Targeting airports, mosques, and homes, and endangering the lives of innocents, is further evidence of the necessity to eliminate this threat radically and to strip armed groups of the ability to impose war on the Yemeni people and the countries of the region as a means of extortion whenever they are called upon.
This is the essence of the “Fajr Yemen” operation: restoring state institutions, protecting citizens, ending the coup, and returning the weapons and decisions of war and peace to the exclusive authority of the state and its constitutional institutions, ensuring the rule of law and preventing any armed group from usurping the will of the people or threatening the security of neighbors and international shipping routes.
O sisters and brothers,
What Taiz is witnessing today in terms of military escalation and worsening siege, and what other provinces face in terms of threats, underscores the importance of unifying fronts. Protecting civilians and restoring state institutions is a national responsibility that cannot be fragmented.
I would like to speak directly to our people in Taiz, both inside and outside the country. This governorate has paid a heavy price in defense of the republican system and has never abandoned its right to life, freedom, and dignity, despite the siege and suffering.
I tell you: Taiz, which has faced years of siege with the courage of its people, is capable of overcoming this ordeal as well. We trust in the resilience of its people and the determination of our armed forces, security, and popular resistance. We will continue to work with all we have to protect the city, reopen its roads, and alleviate the suffering of its residents.
We have directed the government, local authorities, and all relevant entities to mobilize available resources to respond to urgent humanitarian needs, provide food and medicine, assist displaced families, and work to secure the delivery of supplies and open vital roads.
We call on the United Nations and its humanitarian agencies, as well as international and regional organizations, to respond urgently in proportion to the scale of the suffering caused by the militias, ensuring the protection of civilians and the unobstructed delivery of aid.
We express our appreciation for the solidarity we have witnessed from all provinces with their people in Taiz, reflecting the unity of purpose and the human bonds among our noble people.
O sons of our people in areas forcibly controlled by the militias,
We reaffirm that you are not targets of the “Fajr Yemen” operations; your security, rights, and dignity are among its most important reasons. Therefore, we urge you to protect your children from recruitment campaigns and to avoid military sites and areas of conflict, while also taking advantage of the announced safe return and amnesty in accordance with its legal provisions.
History will remember the names of those who defended their republic and fought for their just rights in golden pages, while it will open lists of shame for those who colluded with the Imami project or exploited the suffering of citizens for illicit gains.
O great Yemeni people,
On this occasion, we renew our profound gratitude to our brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, led by my brother, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, and the generous Saudi people, for their steadfast brotherly positions alongside our people and national institutions.
These positions have manifested in supporting state institutions, the national economy, the public budget, contributing to the regularity of services and salaries, humanitarian assistance, demining, rehabilitating facilities, and implementing development and reconstruction projects.
We also highly appreciate the royal directives to rectify the status of Yemenis residing in the Kingdom irregularly, as a humanitarian initiative that touches the lives of millions of citizens and reflects the depth of fraternal ties and mutual interests between our two countries and peoples.
This is the approach of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its noble people, which has been embodied over decades in supporting stability, aiding development, and prioritizing opportunities for peace and construction. This approach is renewed today in standing by our people and their national institutions, armed forces, and security.
Here, the contrast between two different paths becomes clear: one path directs its resources towards the economy, services, and rebuilding life, while the other path drains resources into missiles, drones, and war, leaving behind displacement, destruction, and devastation.
What Yemenis need today is not more missiles and graves but more schools, hospitals, and job opportunities; not new rounds of displacement but a safe return to their homes; not a war economy but an economy that provides people with the means for a decent living.
Therefore, we affirm that the security and stability of the Kingdom are closely linked to the security of Yemen and the interests of its citizens, who have found in it opportunities for work and a decent life. Thus, attacking its security and civilian facilities is an assault on the vital interests of our people and the stability of the entire region.
O sons of our great Yemeni people,
The October Revolution has taught us that freedom cannot be safeguarded through fear, and that the sovereignty of nations cannot be built on accepting tyranny and divine rights to rule, but rather through the will of their peoples, the justice of their institutions, and the equality of their citizens before the law.
Today, our historical responsibility extends beyond ending the war; it encompasses ending the causes that have led to its resurgence and building a state where weapons do not serve as a means to impose realities by force, and where the will of an individual or group does not supersede the will of the people and the rule of law.
Our forefathers in September and October forged the dawn of freedom and independence, and our responsibility today is to create for our children the dawn of a state and sustainable peace; a state that accommodates everyone, safeguards rights and freedoms, and where no voice is louder than the voice of the law.
Our armed forces have performed admirably since the launch of the “Fajr Yemen” operations, and despite any temporary changes on the ground, you will witness, with God’s help and the valor of our armed forces, and the support of our brothers and friends, that our commitment to ending the terrorist threat will become a lived reality, as this decision is now in effect and irreversible, regardless of the sacrifices involved.
Glory and eternal remembrance to our righteous martyrs.
A speedy recovery to our heroic wounded.
Freedom for the abducted and detained.
October is glorious, and may you all be well.
Peace be upon you and God’s mercy and blessings.
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