Yemen Announces Martyrdom of Major General Al-Ghamari, Vows Continuation of Gaza Front
Official statement details sustained two-year campaign “Al-Fath al-Mau‘ud and the Sacred Jihad,” lists operational tallies and honours fallen leaders
Yemen, PUREWILAYAH.COM — The Yemeni Armed Forces have confirmed the martyrdom of Major General Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari, Chief of Staff and one of the most prominent military leaders of the Yemeni front supporting Gaza, following a series of U.S.–Israeli airstrikes targeting Yemen during the two-year battle linked to “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood.”
Al-Ghamari was martyred alongside several companions and his 13-year-old son, Hussein, in what the Armed Forces described as a continuation of “criminal aggression” aimed at halting Yemen’s role in defending the Palestinian cause.
Despite the loss, the military affirmed that operations will not cease and that the path of resistance “will be carried forward by generations.”
A Leader of the Gaza Front
Major General Al-Ghamari, regarded as a key architect in Yemen’s military strategy and coordination of operations in support of Palestine, is now counted among the highest-ranking Yemeni officials to fall since the beginning of the Gaza war.
His martyrdom, the Armed Forces stated, represents both a sacrifice and a renewed commitment.
The statement opened with Qur’anic verses underscoring steadfastness and divine promise, including:
“Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah. Some of them fulfilled their vow, and some are still waiting…”
This religious framing, central to Yemen’s military doctrine, was used to emphasize that martyrdom does not mark an end, but a continuation of duty “on the path to Al-Quds.”
Scale of Operations: 758 Strikes and Expanding Maritime Pressure
In a detailed operational report, the Yemeni Armed Forces revealed the full scope of their actions over the past two years, conducted under the banner of “Al-Fath al-Maw‘ud and the Sacred Jihad.”
Military Operations Claimed:
758 total operations using
1,835 ballistic, cruise, and hypersonic missiles, drones, and naval strikes346 naval missions targeting Israeli-linked shipping routes
Over 228 vessels engaged across the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb, Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean
22 U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drones reportedly shot down by Yemeni air defenses
40 interception engagements and over 57 missiles fired at hostile strategic aircraft
The Armed Forces asserted that these operations were conducted “in direct support of Gaza’s steadfast fighters” and as a measure to enforce Yemen’s declared embargo on Israeli-bound maritime traffic.
Losses and Resolve: “Martyrdom Does Not Halt the March”
The statement acknowledged the heavy toll Yemen has endured during two years of support for Gaza, including the deaths of senior military officials, naval and missile forces personnel, ministers, and civilians.
“Our leaders ascend, but the operations do not cease. The missiles do not fall silent, nor does the resolve waver.”
Al-Ghamari’s martyrdom, it added, will serve as a source of strength rather than deterrence, reinforcing the military’s doctrine that leadership is a generational trust rather than an individual role.
Strategic Message: Commitment to Gaza and Al-Quds
By stressing faith, duty, and sacrifice, the Armed Forces reaffirmed Yemen’s long-term alignment with the Palestinian struggle:
“This is a sacred battle for the dignity of the Ummah, and a pledge that will not end until the liberation of Al-Quds and the disappearance of the Zionist entity.”
The communiqué emphasized that no level of military escalation or targeted assassinations would alter Yemen’s strategic posture.
Major General Muhammad Abd al-Karim al-Ghamari’s martyrdom marks a critical moment in Yemen’s military engagement with the Gaza conflict. Yet, rather than signaling disruption, the Armed Forces framed it as a turning point toward greater commitment — a narrative rooted in faith-based continuity and national endurance.
Yemen’s message to its allies and adversaries alike is clear: leadership may fall, but operations will continue, framed not as policy, but as covenant. (PW)