Yemenis Rally Against U.S. Strikes, Vow Solidarity With Palestine

Thousands flooded the streets of Yemen's capital Sanaa on Friday, chanting slogans against U.S. military actions hours after American and British airstrikes targeted Houthi-held areas. Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags and accused Washington of 'hegemonic aggression', amplifying tensions in the region.

What sparked the protests?
The rallies followed six overnight strikes by U.S.-UK coalition warplanes, hitting Sanaa's al-Nahdayn mountain, areas near the airport, and the port city of Hodeidah. State-linked Al-Masirah TV reported explosions lighting up the night sky, with debris littering residential zones.

Voices from the ground:
One protester told CGTN: "We reject foreign intervention—this is our land." Another added, "America claims to seek peace but bombs our people while supporting Israel’s war on Gaza." The strikes have intensified anger over perceived Western double standards in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Why it matters:
The attacks—and protests—highlight growing regional instability as Yemen’s Houthis continue Red Sea disruptions in solidarity with Palestine. Analysts warn escalating U.S. military responses could deepen humanitarian crises in the war-torn nation.

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Yemenis denounce U.S. aggression during protest hours after airstrikes

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