Yemen's Houthi group on Friday organized massive rallies to voice support for Palestinians after an Israel-Hamas peace deal took effect the same day, vowing to take actions if Israel and the United States fail to implement the ceasefire. The truce, announced on Thursday, is the first step in a U.S.-backed 20-point peace plan. Under the initial phase of the cease-fire, Israel is expected to release nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the return of all hostages. The rallies were also held to show solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza and denounce Israel's military actions. Senior Houthi official Mohammed Miftah, head of the group's administrative body, made a rare public appearance at the event and addressed the crowd. It was the first time in months that a top Houthi leader had spoken publicly at such an event. "We congratulate the Palestinian people in general, particularly the people of Gaza and the heroes of the resistance for their great steadfastness," Miftah said in the rally. Meanwhile, Houthi leaders also said that the group will closely monitor the implementation of the ceasefire and the development of the situation. They do not rule out the possibility of use of force if tensions escalate again. "We will closely watch the implementation of the ceasefire terms. If the agreement is not implemented, we will act as we have before. We distrust that Israel and the United States will honor the deal.We will respond according to how the situation develops," said Hasan Sharafeddin, a senior Houthi official. According to organizers, Friday's rally could be the final one to show support for Palestine if the ceasefire holds. The video shows: Sanaa, Yemen - Oct 10, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 1. Various of rally celebrating cease-fire between Israel and Hamas 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Mohammed Miftah, senior Houthi official: "We congratulate the Palestinian people in general, particularly the people of Gaza and the heroes of the resistance for their great steadfastness." 3. Various of demonstrators at rally 4. SOUNDBITE (Arabic) Hasan Sharafeddin, senior Houthi official: "We will closely watch the implementation of the ceasefire terms. If the agreement is not implemented, we will act as we have before. We distrust that Israel and the United States will honor the deal.We will respond according to how the situation develops." Hodeida, Yemen - Oct 10, 2025 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland) 5. Demonstrators marching at rally [Restrictions: No access Chinese mainland]