Marib city northeastern Yemen, became the epicenter of a significant demonstration on Friday, May 17th, 2024. Hundreds of residents gathered after Friday prayers to express their vehement condemnation of what they referred to as ongoing "genocide crimes" perpetrated by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip. The protesters demanded immediate recognition of the Palestinian state by major world powers.

During the demonstration, a statement was issued on behalf of the protesters, urging people worldwide to amplify their support, solidarity, and sustained commitment to the just cause of the Palestinian people. The statement, obtained by "Barrane Press," strongly denounced the persistent genocide crimes being committed by the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, characterizing it as a manifestation of "global silence" in the face of one of the most atrocious crimes ever perpetrated against a people.

Furthermore, the statement commended the increasing activism of university students in American and Western cities, highlighting their perseverance despite the involvement of their governments in massacres that target innocent civilians, including women and children.

The protest in Marib interpreted the heightened aggression of the Israeli occupation in the Gaza Strip, particularly in the city of Rafah, as evidence of the resistance project's victory over the displacement and colonization endeavors. It emphasized that this victory was becoming increasingly evident in the international political arena, as an inevitable outcome imposed by the unwavering resilience displayed on the ground. The world, the statement argued, had no choice but to vote in favor of recognizing the Palestinian state through the United Nations General Assembly, surpassing expectations and startling the leaders of the occupying entity and its supporters.

The protest also celebrated what it described as a historic turning point in the Palestinian issue, namely the vote of free nations granting Palestine full membership in the United Nations. This development, according to the statement, was long overdue and had been overlooked by the international community.

The European Union and Britain were specifically urged to promptly acknowledge the Palestinian state since recognition is seen as a matter of principle that could potentially bring an end to regional conflicts. The demonstrators in Marib welcomed the outcomes of the 33rd Arab Summit held in Manama, the capital of Bahrain, on Thursday, May 16th. They called for a more resolute Arab and Islamic stance that rises to the level of the existential challenge at hand.

Additionally, the protesters implored the international community and influential global powers to swiftly intervene and halt the ongoing genocide in its various forms, including military aggression and siege tactics. They held the Israeli occupation and its supporters fully accountable for any potential humanitarian catastrophe resulting from the cessation of aid and fuel depletion. Specifically, they expressed concern over the usurping entity's control of the Rafah crossing, which represents the sole lifeline for millions of Palestinians struggling to survive.

In conclusion, the statement of the protest extended its sincere salutations and honors to the steadfast defenders in Gaza, acknowledging their tireless efforts to protect against breaches and to dispel the accumulated darkness of painful tragedies. It proclaimed, "We salute you as you paint a picture of freedom, glory, and honor for our Arab and Islamic nation after you have shattered the Zionist narrative and revealed to the world the true nature of the occupying entity and its bloodthirstiness."

The city of Marib has been actively engaged in solidarity and support activities for Gaza and the entire Palestinian population since the outset of Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip in October of the previous year. These activities have encompassed diverse segments of society, including political parties, civil society organizations, students, and medical professionals.