Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad Al-Alimi has praised the high combat spirit and readiness of the National Resistance forces following their successful repelling of a recent Houthi attack in the southern Hodeidah Governorate, emphasizing the need to enhance military coordination to counter potential escalations.
The commendation came during a phone call between Al-Alimi and Major General Tarek Saleh, a member of the Presidential Leadership Council and head of the National Resistance's political bureau. The conversation focused on the latest developments on the West Coast front, particularly after the National Resistance thwarted a Houthi infiltration attempt on advanced positions.
Major General Tarek Saleh provided Al-Alimi with a detailed briefing on the engagements, which involved units from the 14th Infantry Brigade (Second Zaranik Brigade) of the First National Resistance Division. These clashes resulted in the failure of the Houthi offensive and forced the militia elements to retreat after sustaining significant human losses.
Al-Alimi lauded the vigilance, discipline, and combat readiness displayed by the National Resistance personnel and other military units stationed on the front lines. He described this spirit as the primary defense against Houthi attempts to undermine security and stability and prolong the conflict.
The President stressed the importance of maintaining the highest levels of combat readiness and strengthening coordination and integration among various military formations. This, he stated, is crucial to ensure the unity of fronts and thwart any hostile attempts targeting citizen security and national gains.
This high-level communication follows the National Resistance's announcement of successfully repelling a Houthi assault that lasted for several hours south of Hodeidah. The incident occurs amid continued Houthi efforts to achieve battlefield breakthroughs, countered by the political and military leadership's commitment to supporting stationed forces and elevating their readiness to face any potential escalations.
