Dozens killed as humanitarian crisis mounts in Yemen: What next for war?

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening as government forces and Houthi rebels continue fighting, with a recent missile strike in Taiz causing dozens of casualties. The government remains committed to its 'Dawn of Yemen' offensive to reclaim territory.
Why it matters
Documents the ongoing escalation of a major humanitarian disaster and regional conflict.
Government forces reclaim key territories in Taiz and Lahij but face setbacks under Houthi resistance in certain areas.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Fighters from the Saudi-led coalition hold a position during clashes with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen's northwestern al-Jawf province on November 2, 2026 [AFP] By Mariem Bah Published On 7 Nov 2026 7 Nov 2026 Dozens were killed in Yemen on Friday when a missile struck a market in Taiz governorate, with each side of Yemen’s brutal war blaming the other for the attack.
It has been a month since Yemen’s internationally recognised government launched its “Dawn of Yemen” offensive on the Iran-aligned Houthi rebel group after it took swaths of territory along the country’s Red Sea coast.
As the fighting continues, the humanitarian crisis is only intensifying, with hundreds of thousands displaced so far.
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