Oil Ministry hosts symposium on “Nature of Conflict with Israeli Enemy”


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Yemen News Agency SABA
Oil Ministry hosts symposium on “Nature of Conflict with Israeli Enemy”
[15/ July/2025]
Sana’a - Saba:

The Ministry of Oil and Minerals, in cooperation with its affiliated entities, the Preparatory Committee for the Palestine Conference, the Central Committee for Mobilization and Coordination, and the Yemeni Center for Political and Strategic Studies, organized a cultural symposium on Tuesday entitled “The Nature of the Conflict with the Israeli Enemy.”

Speaking at the event, Deputy Minister of Oil and Minerals Mohammed al-Najjar underscored the significance of organizing such forums, which shed light on the ongoing conflict with Israeli occupation.

He stressed that the conflict with the United States and the Occupation is fundamentally religious in nature, rather than being rooted solely in political or economic interests.

Al-Najjar warned of persistent American and Zionist efforts to erase Arab and Islamic identity through sectarian, ethnic, and denominational divisions aimed at entrenching their presence in the region. He highlighted the importance of reinforcing faith-based identity to resist foreign conspiracies, while simultaneously drawing from the positive academic advancements of the West within a framework of national and religious values.

He praised Yemen's principled stance—both its leadership and people—in solidarity with Gaza, describing it as a position that surpasses even that of many free nations, amid the continued inaction of Arab and Islamic leaders.

The symposium tackled three main themes:
Chairman of the Preparatory Committee for the Palestine Conference and Rector of Sa'ada University Dr. Abdulrahim al-Humran opened the discussion by framing the conflict as religious at its core.

Al-Humran argued that resistance against Israel and Western influence is a moral and religious obligation, emphasizing the duty of jihad as essential to defending Muslim dignity and protecting innocent lives. He also reaffirmed the legacy of the "martyred leader" in promoting the Quranic project as a guiding path for the nation.

Vice Chairman of the Preparatory Committee and Rector of Bayda University Dr. Ahmed al-Arami reviewed what he described as centuries of Jewish crimes, including the killing of prophets, manipulation of scriptures, and ongoing attempts to spread corruption. He warned against the infiltration of youth by what he called "false cultures" and stressed the need for vigilance.

Executive Director of the Yemeni Center for Political and Strategic Studies Abdul Aziz Abu Talib presented the third theme, focusing on the U.S.-Israeli alliance’s repeated breaches of international law and humanitarian principles.

He criticized U.S. support for Israel, accusing Washington of obstructing international justice and providing economic and military backing to the occupation.

Abu Talib urged continued economic boycotts and broader solidarity with the Palestinian people, particularly in defense of Al-Aqsa Mosque and vulnerable civilians.

The symposium concluded with renewed calls for national awareness, intellectual resistance, and unified action in support of Palestine.