A Socotra military source reveals the fact of the arrival of Israeli military equipment and experts to the island

A high-ranking military source from the Southern Armed Forces in the Socotra Archipelago Governorate denied the arrival of any military equipment or Emirati or Israeli soldiers in any of the island’s areas.

The source told Sputnik on Friday that the armed forces and the Southern Security Forces are present in every inch of the precious land of Socotra, as well as the forces of Duty 808 for the Saudi brothers.

The source confirmed that what was reported in some media reports is not true, and that the presence of the Emirati brothers in the humanitarian field and everyone knows that, and this is exemplified by the role played by the Khalifa Foundation for Humanitarian Work in the sectors of education, health, services such as water, electricity, roads and sports activities.

The source reiterated that there were no Emirati soldiers, military vehicles or Israeli elements. Those reports were dealt with in order to undermine the stability of the island.

The source clarified that the area ”Nuged” mentioned in these false reports witnessed on Thursday the launch of the Sheikh Zayed Festival in its sixth consecutive year at the Irbid Sports Cultural Stadium.

The event began with a match between the two sports teams, al-Hilal Sports Club and al-Sharq Sports Club. First Deputy Governor of the Socotra Archipelago, Raed Al-Jeribi, Acting Commander of the Socotra Transitional Command, Nadhum Bin Qablan, Deputy Governor of Socotra Brigadier General Saleh Ali Saad, Sheikh of the Sheikhs of Socotra Province, Sheikh Suleiman Shallouha, Director General of Socotra Security, Staff Brigadier General Ali Al-Doksmi, First Marine Brigade, Brigadier General Muhsin al-Hajj, a number of general directors, heads of sports clubs, Sheiks, dignitaries, social figures, and a large crowd of sports fans.