A number of Saudi intellectuals said Operation
Decisive Storm is further proof that Saudi Arabia remains supportive of the
Yemeni people.
The intellectuals, speaking to the local media, said the operation aims to support the legitimacy of Yemen which the Houthis tried to “kidnap,” and destabilize its security using arms and weapons.
Dr. Mahmoud Zaini, former member of the Makkah Literary Club, said the Yemeni campaign came to ward off dangers not only to Yemen but to the Gulf region as a whole, and whose leaders felt posed a direct threat to their security and stability.
The operation has stopped the situation in Yemen from deteriorating further and will accelerate the political process in the country as demonstrated by deposed President Ali Abdullah Saleh who called for a political solution to the Yemeni crisis promising that he would not run for presidential elections, Zaini said.
For his part, Awadh Al-Jimaie, professor of literature at Umm Al-Qura University, said the operation has shown the preparedness of the Saudi armed forces and their ability to repulse any danger to the Kingdom.
This courageous decision has confirmed that the Kingdom will not stand idly by on seeing that the region is being threatened by entities with their own agendas who are looking to recreate their past in the Arab region, he said.
Adnan Al-Harthi, professor of library sciences at Umm Al-Qura University, said Yemen has been torn by wars and corruption, and with the advances of the armed Houthis, their refusal to negotiate and their seizure of 70 percent of the Yemeni Army with the help and guidance from Tehran, it was necessary to counter these forces of darkness.
He stressed that intellectuals should play their role in exposing plots and dangers arising from Iranian expansionist actions in the region.
Atallah Al-Jiaid, head of the Taif Literary Club, said Operation Decisive Storm was a wise decision originating from a wise man who thoroughly read the situation and ordered the launch of the campaign after all efforts were exhausted for a peaceful end.
On the role of think-tanks and intellectuals, he said they represent the voice that should think and explain facts to the community, particularly since certain media are trying to spread discord between citizens, or between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
For his part, Zahir Asiri, a poet, said the decision (of launching the operation) pleased all Saudis and Arabs because the Kingdom represents an enormous Arab and Islamic influence as its leadership practices in-depth thinking and deals with all situations with due care and consideration.
Aisha Al-Hakami, professor of literature at Tabuk University and member of the Baha Literary Club, said the success of the operation was represented by the quick response from the international community and desire of many countries to join the campaign.
Source +Arab News
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