Consultation and reconciliation: Operation Homeland Shield is a peaceful process for taking over the camps

The Consultative and Reconciliation Authority, which supports the Presidential Leadership Council in Yemen, confirmed that the recent movements and deployment process carried out by the “Homeland Shield Forces” is a purely peaceful operation aimed primarily at taking over the camps and securing vital sites, denying any intentions of escalation or military confrontation.

Context of the deployment process and its objectives

This statement comes at a time when the liberated areas are witnessing a restructuring of military and security forces. The Presidential Leadership Council explained that these moves are part of a comprehensive plan to reorganize the military landscape under its auspices. The "Homeland Shield" forces are considered a strategic reserve force reporting directly to the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. They were established by presidential decree to enhance combat readiness and unify efforts in confronting the security and military challenges facing the country.

Political and military background

The Consultative and Reconciliation Authority was established by the presidential declaration issued in April 2022, which transferred power and formed the Presidential Leadership Council. The Authority's primary task is to unify and bring together the various national forces, including the Southern Transitional Council, the General People's Congress, the Islah Party, and other groups, to ensure the cohesion of the home front. The integration and unification of military and security forces under the Ministries of Defense and Interior is one of the most complex issues facing the legitimate government institutions, with support from the Saudi-led coalition.

The importance of the event and its impact on stability

This announcement is of paramount importance in dispelling rumors that attempt to portray the handover of the camps as an internal power struggle. Emphasizing the "peaceful" nature of the process sends reassuring messages to the Yemeni public and political factions that the goal is institutional organization, not exclusion. Furthermore, the smooth handover of responsibilities by the Homeland Shield Forces strengthens state authority and contributes to maintaining security in the liberated governorates, thus creating a conducive environment for the government to function and improve public services.

Strategic and international dimensions

At both the regional and international levels, the steps taken to organize the Yemeni military are viewed as a crucial component of efforts to achieve lasting peace. The international and regional community supports the Presidential Leadership Council's efforts to end the fragmentation of the armed forces, as a unified and disciplined military is considered essential for any future political settlement or for achieving a military victory should peace efforts with the Houthi group falter. Therefore, Operation "Shield of the Homeland" represents a practical step towards building state military institutions on national and professional foundations.