Operation Restoring Hope launched by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman after the successful execution of Decisive Storm will open a new era in Yemen, said Abdullah Al-Asheikh, president of the Shoura Council.

In a statement on Thursday, Al-Asheikh said the new Saudi-led operation would help reinforce security and stability in Yemen and provide humanitarian and relief assistance to the affected Yemeni people.

“Operation Decisive Storm was instrumental in crushing Houthis and their allies, safeguarding the Kingdom’s borders and restoring legitimacy in Yemen,” the Shoura chief said while commending the decisive decision taken by King Salman to launch the military operation.

He noted the efforts made by Crown Prince Muqrin, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif and Defense Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the success of the anti-Houthi operation. He also praised armed forces of Saudi Arabia and other coalition members for the victory.

Al-Asheikh remembered those soldiers who were martyred fighting the Houthis. “They have sacrificed their lives in response to the call of truth,” he added. He also congratulated all Saudis for the positive achievements of Decisive Storm that has changed Western perception of Arabs.

“Operation Decisive Storm became successful thanks to the unity of the leadership of GCC, Arab and Islamic countries who rose up to their responsibility and decided to send troops to protect Yemen’s legitimacy and destroy the military capabilities of the Houthis and their supporters.”

He expressed his hope that Operation Restoring Hope would speed up the political process in Yemen in order to form a stable government with the participation of all groups as proposed by the GCC peace initiative. “All influential groups in Yemen have a big responsibility in determining their country’s future.”

The Shoura president said the Saudi-led coalition reflected the progress of Arab Ummah and their leaders’ commitment to deal with the challenges facing them. “This has encouraged them to stand united against forces that try to establish their dominance in the region,” he said.

Also on Thursday, Asir Gov. Prince Faisal bin Khaled highlighted Decisive Storm’s military and political achievements. “History will record in golden letters the courage and determination shown by King Salman by launching the campaign that has restored the Arab nation’s prestige and honor.”

The governor commended the courage shown by Saudi armed forces “whose heroic stances would remain forever etched in our memories.”