Al-Alimi Calls for General Mobilization, Offers Safe Return to Houthi Defectors

President of the Presidential Leadership Council Dr. Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi called on Yemenis to undertake general mobilization and national efforts, stand with the armed forces and security services, join their ranks through official channels, and contribute to defending the Republic and state institutions.

In a televised address to the nation marking the 64th anniversary of the September 26 Revolution, Al-Alimi also announced the opening of a safe path for those wishing to return to the side of the Republic and constitutional legitimacy, stressing that the move reflects the state's responsibility to protect Yemeni lives, bring the war to an end, and prevent acts of revenge and retaliation.

Al-Alimi said that anyone who, as of September 25, leaves the Houthi militia, stops fighting in its ranks, or ceases working on its behalf will be covered by a comprehensive amnesty to be issued later in accordance with constitutional and legal procedures. He added that the status of military and security personnel would be regularized in a manner that preserves their legally acquired employment rights.

He said the current moment represents a historic opportunity for Yemenis to rise and restore the country to its proper path, honor the sacrifices of the September revolutionaries, and build a future based on security, education and employment, away from violence and sectarian and racist militia projects.

The President of the Presidential Leadership Council called on brotherly and friendly countries committed to Yemen's and the Red Sea's security and stability to support the government and armed forces and back the Saudi-led coalition, stressing that restoring state institutions is in the interest not only of Yemen but also of the countries of the region and the international community.

Al-Alimi affirmed that Yemen deserves a future befitting its history, strategic location and the potential of its people, and should be part of the region's development and prosperity rather than a battleground for chaos or a platform threatening the security of neighboring countries and regional and international peace.

He said the Houthi militia's attacks and serious violations represent a dangerous escalation, adding that the state has a constitutional and moral responsibility to protect civilians and deter threats. He accused the militia of once again choosing force and weapons over dialogue and peace.

He added that the escalation in several governorates, including Taiz, Marib, Al-Jawf, Hodeidah, Lahj, Hadramout, Al-Bayda, Shabwa and Al-Dhalea, is part of an attempt to impose a new reality by force, warning against turning Yemeni territory and coastline into a continuing source of danger to Yemen and the wider region.

Al-Alimi said that experience has shown, in his view, that making concessions to the militia does not lead to peace but instead gives it an opportunity to reorganize its ranks and prepare for new rounds of escalation. He stressed that the state would take the necessary measures to protect civilians, preserve social peace and safeguard the country's supreme interests.

He stressed that the state's objective is clear: to restore state institutions, extend its sovereignty over the entire national territory, and ultimately reach Sana'a. He said national battles are not measured by changes in front lines, but by clarity of purpose, strength of resolve, and the ability to turn crises into sources of strength and cohesion.

Addressing residents of the governorates under Houthi control, Al-Alimi said the state considers them part of the nation and partners in peace and stability. He urged them to protect their children and refrain from sending them into the militia's wars, saying that every young person saved from fighting represents a step toward building a new Yemen.

The President of the Presidential Leadership Council praised what he described as the honorable positions taken by members of Yemen's tribes in support of the state, its institutions, and the armed forces and security services. He said the state is counting on the continuation of this national role in strengthening unity and preventing revenge and retaliation.

Al-Alimi also renewed, on his behalf and on behalf of the members of the Presidential Leadership Council and the government, the commitment to the outcome of the South-South dialogue sponsored by Saudi Arabia, in a manner that guarantees a just and comprehensive solution to the southern issue.

At the conclusion of his address, Al-Alimi congratulated the Yemeni people, members of the armed forces, security services and other military formations, as well as the families of the martyrs and wounded, on the 64th anniversary of the September 26 Revolution. He said the best way to mark the occasion is to honor the sacrifices made by Yemenis, preserve the Republic and state institutions, and place the interests of the people and the rule of law above all else.