Houthi rebels in Yemen have killed at least 10 people in attacks targeting government forces, raising fears of a return to full-scale civil war, according to a report by The Times of Israel. The attacks, which targeted the strategic Marib province, are described by Saudi Arabia as a "red line" that threatens the fragile 2022 truce between Iranian-backed rebels and Saudi-backed government forces. The UN has warned that the violence could lead to a broader conflict, with tensions escalating between regional powers.
The Houthi attacks come amid growing concerns over the stability of the region, with the war in Yemen already having caused widespread humanitarian crises. Saudi Arabia, which has been leading a coalition against the rebels since 2015, has called for an end to the violence and urged all parties to return to negotiations. The UN has also expressed alarm over the potential for renewed hostilities, emphasizing the need for a political solution to end the conflict.
In a separate development, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca. The agreement aims to strengthen regional security cooperation, though it does not directly address the ongoing conflict in Yemen. The move has been seen as an effort to counter Iranian influence in the region. (timesofisrael.com)
