Houthis Confirm Death of Leader in Iranian Axis Operations
The Houthi group has confirmed the death of senior military leader Colonel Hussein Abdullah Mastour Al-Sha'bal (Abu Jihad) in the "Battle of the Promised Victory and Holy Jihad." The announcement follows reports of his involvement in Iranian axis operations. Osama Sari, a media figure close to the group's leader, stated that "Colonel Abu Jihad Mastour was martyred in a significant battle." Reports also show Mastour alongside Lebanese Hezbollah leader Fouad Shukr and Iraqi Hezbollah leader Abu Hassan al-Maliki, both killed in the same night by an Israeli airstrike. Source: Al-Masdar Online
Human Rights Center Highlights Taiz Siege Tragedy
The American Center for Justice (ACJ) has released a report titled "Taiz Governorate: A Humanitarian Tragedy," detailing the severe humanitarian crisis caused by a nine-year Houthi-imposed siege. The report highlights the suffering of over one and a half million Yemenis, deprived of basic necessities, and accuses the Houthis of using collective punishment against Taiz's residents. Source: ACJ
Houthis Down Seventh U.S. Drone
The Houthi group has announced the downing of a U.S. MQ-9 drone in Sa’dah Governorate, marking the seventh such incident. They claimed the drone was conducting hostile activities and was shot down using a surface-to-air missile. The group also reported an attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden. Source: Houthi-controlled Saba News Agency
Yemeni Government Warns of Health Sector Crisis Due to Funding Cuts
The internationally recognized Yemeni government has raised alarms over the severe impact of declining international funding on the health sector. Officials discussed the potential closure of over a thousand health facilities, risks to 500,000 women, and the loss of vaccination and healthcare services for 600,000 children. The government stressed the urgency of immediate interventions to prevent a health crisis. Source: Government Saba News Agency
