Grand Mufti of Oman Praises Houthi Attacks Against Israel
Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al-Khalili, the Grand Mufti of the Sultanate of Oman, has publicly commended the Houthi Ansar Allah group for its recent military actions against Israel. In a tweet on the social media platform X, Al-Khalili expressed pride in Yemen's military advancements, stating that their ability to challenge the 'Zionist entity' is a significant achievement. He congratulated Yemen on its progress, emphasizing the importance of unity among the Yemeni people, as he believes that 'unity is strength and division is weakness.'
In light of recent events, Al-Khalili has called for solidarity among Muslims to support the Yemeni people, particularly following the escalation of violence in the region. His comments come after a ballistic missile was reportedly launched from Yemen, landing near Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, despite interception attempts by Israeli defense systems. The Houthi group claimed responsibility for this missile strike, asserting that they targeted a military site in Jaffa with a hypersonic ballistic missile capable of reaching distances of 2,040 kilometers.
The Houthi group has intensified its missile launches towards Israel as part of a campaign in 'solidarity with Gaza,' which has been enduring severe conflict since October 7, 2023. This ongoing war has resulted in a tragic humanitarian crisis, with reports indicating over 136,000 Palestinian casualties, including many children and women, alongside widespread destruction and famine. The situation remains dire as the conflict continues to escalate.
