Escalation in Yemen: Houthis Approach Aden

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The Houthi rebels have advanced in Lahj Governorate and are about 80 kilometers from Aden, the temporary capital of the Yemeni government, according to Channel 14. Government forces have withdrawn and fighting continues. More than 100,000 people have been displaced from their homes due to the fighting.

According to Israel Hayom, which relied on Reuters, the Houthis have taken control of a mountainous district on the road to Aden and are fighting for one of the city's main access routes. The advance threatens the road to Taiz, Yemen's third-largest city, which has been under siege since early October.

Meanwhile, the escalation with Saudi Arabia continues. According to Israel Hayom, two drones were intercepted in the Riyadh area, and the Houthis threaten to attack Aramco's oil facilities. According to Kan News, the US State Department ordered non-essential staff to leave Saudi Arabia at the end of the week due to the militia's threats.