NewzYemeni government forces, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, launched a counteroffensive against Houthi rebels on Sunday. The military operation aims to reclaim territory controlled by the rebel group, according to an announcement made by the head of Yemen's presidential council, Rashad al-Ali, during a speech.
Al-Ali stated that the offensive was initiated after exhausting all available opportunities for deescalation with the Houthi militias. The development marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, as government and coalition forces attempt to regain strategic ground from the insurgent movement.
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