“Equation of Desecration”: Sayyid Abdulmalik Charts the Path to Confrontation

Last Thursday, Sayyid Abdulmalik Badruddin al-Houthi delivered his weekly address, focusing on the ongoing aggression in Gaza and significant regional developments, with particular emphasis on the critical events unfolding in Syria. He shed light on the dangerous Zionist incursion into Syria, facilitated by predictable U.S. support, and highlighted the broader implications of this aggression. The speech, one of his most pivotal since the launch of the Al-Aqsa Flood operation, resonated deeply with the aspirations of Arab and Muslim populations while delivering sharp warnings about U.S.-Israeli plans to reshape the Middle East entirely.

Palestine: The Central Cause

Sayyid Abdulmalik framed his message around Palestine, underscoring its centrality as the “mother of all causes” for the region. He stressed that resolving the Palestinian issue is the key to addressing all other crises in the Arab world and the Islamic Ummah.

Despite the severity of recent events in Syria—including the fall of Damascus to armed groups, the systematic destruction of Syrian military assets, and Israel’s growing influence—Sayyid Abdulmalik began his speech by focusing on Palestine and the ongoing genocide in Gaza. This reaffirmed the Palestinian cause as Yemen’s primary concern and a central issue for all Arab and Islamic nations.

The speech served as a stark reminder of the daily atrocities committed by the Zionist enemy in Gaza. He lamented the widespread apathy among Arab and Muslim nations, contrasting this indifference with the horrific images of children and women killed by advanced American and Western weaponry, starvation, or the cold winter. Sayyid Abdulmalik criticized those who have abandoned their religious and moral duties to defend the oppressed, highlighting the betrayal of some Arab regimes, such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE, who prioritize American and Zionist interests over their own people and causes.

Syria: A Battleground of Zionist Ambitions

Amid the ongoing tragedy in Palestine, Sayyid Abdulmalik turned the attention towards Syria, where the Zionist enemy continues its expansionist aggression beyond Palestine and Lebanon. He offered a detailed analysis of recent developments in Syria, exposing the Zionist-American plot to dismantle the Syrian military, seize strategically vital territories, and exploit the country’s resources.

Sayyid Abdulmalik revealed how armed groups in Syria have remained silent in the face of Israeli aggression, even as U.S. forces occupy Syria’s oil-rich regions. This silence, he argued, underscores the complicity of these groups in advancing the Zionist agenda. He criticized the so-called “current Syrian authority” for its willingness to normalize ties with the Zionist entity, pointing out that such concessions only embolden Israeli aggression.

He quoted U.S. officials who have expressed their desire for a weakened, disarmed Syria incapable of defending itself or posing a threat to Israel. This, Sayyid Abdulmalik explained, is part of a broader “equation of desecration” imposed by Israel and the U.S., aimed at stripping Arab nations of their sovereignty, resources, and dignity.

The “New Middle East” Project

Sayyid Abdulmalik warned of the U.S.-Israeli project to create a “New Middle East,” one designed to fragment and weaken Arab nations. He explained that this plan is being implemented through local regimes, groups, and ideological movements complicit in advancing the Zionist agenda. The normalization of ties with the Israeli enemy and the sidelining of the Palestinian cause are only the first steps in a more sinister strategy aimed at deepening divisions and perpetuating long-term conflicts.

The speech highlighted the risks of this project, including the potential replication of Syria’s plight in other nations like Egypt, Jordan, and even Saudi Arabia, should the opportunity arise. He pointed out that the Zionist enemy is relentless in its efforts to seize opportunities to fulfill its expansionist ambitions, further dividing and destabilizing the region.

Resistance as the Only Path Forward

In response to these challenges, Sayyid Abdulmalik called for an unwavering commitment to resistance. He emphasized the Quranic principles that guide the relationship between believers and adversaries: unity and support among believers, and strength and defiance against oppressors. He warned against subservience to Zionist and American agendas, urging Arab and Islamic nations to uphold their dignity and embrace the honor of resistance.

Sayyid Abdulmalik reaffirmed Yemen’s position of solidarity with Syria and its people, emphasizing the necessity of standing against Israeli aggression regardless of internal disagreements. He called on armed groups in Syria to channel their efforts toward resisting Zionist incursions and defending their homeland, rather than fighting their own compatriots.

A Vision for Liberation and Unity

The speech concluded with a clear vision for confronting Zionist aggression. Sayyid Abdulmalik identified several critical steps: raising awareness, rejecting internal discord, and committing to the ultimate goal of liberating Palestine and Islamic holy sites. He declared that the decisive battle to reclaim Palestinian lands and defeat Zionist forces is both an obligation and an inevitability, emphasizing that true victory lies in steadfast resistance and divine support.

Sayyid Abdulmalik warned against long-term conflicts that serve only to fragment and weaken the Arab and Islamic world. He urged unity based on Quranic principles, contrasting the dishonorable path of alliance with Israel with the honor and divine favor of resistance. He emphasized that Yemen’s unparalleled fervor for the Palestinian cause and Islamic sanctities serve as a model for all Arab and Muslim nations.

The Equation of Resistance

Sayyid Abdulmalik’s speech laid bare the Zionist agenda to dominate the region through division and desecration. By resisting normalization and embracing unity, he asserted, Arab and Islamic nations can thwart these plans and achieve liberation. His message was a rallying cry for all who oppose oppression: to stand firm against aggression, defend their lands and sanctities, and reject subjugation in all its forms.

In the face of the “Equation of Desecration,” Sayyid Abdulmalik offered an alternative equation: the unity of the faithful, the dignity of resistance, and the certainty of divine victory.