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Al-Islah Party reaffirms support for Yemeni government amid Houthi territorial gains
The Yemeni Congregation for Reform, Yemen's largest Islamic party, issued a statement on September 12, 2026, marking its 36th anniversary. The party reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the legitimate government and the Presidential Leadership Council, led by Rashad al-Alimi, in the ongoing conflict against Houthi forces.
The party called for national unity and social cohesion to restore the state and the republic, urging citizens to move past previous political errors to focus on reclaiming territory.
Field developments show significant shifts in control. Houthi forces have reportedly seized several districts in the Hodeidah and Taiz governorates along the western coast. Crucially, the Houthis have gained control of islands in the Red Sea, including Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, granting them strategic influence over this vital maritime corridor.
In response, government forces reported advances in Al-Jawf governorate, nearing the capital city of Al-Hazm. Additionally, government airstrikes targeted Houthi positions in Mokha and various areas within Taiz, Lahj, and Al-Dhale governorates, resulting in the destruction of military vehicles and weaponry.
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Bab el-Mandeb · Houthi movement · Rashad al-Alimi · Yemen · Yemeni Congregation for Reform
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Government forces reported advances in Al-Jawf governorate, approaching the city of Al-Hazm. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The statement was released to mark the 36th anniversary of the party's founding. alkuwaitnews.net · www.hajjahprss.com · okaznews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Houthi forces have seized control of several districts in Hodeidah and Taiz governorates. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Al-Islah Party issued its statement on September 12, 2026. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Yemeni Congregation for Reform pledged to continue supporting the government against Houthi forces. alkuwaitnews.net · www.hajjahprss.com · okaznews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Houthi forces gained control of islands in the Red Sea, including Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net
- [● 2 SOURCES] Government forces conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in Mokha and parts of Taiz, Lahj, and Al-Dhale. alkuwaitnews.net · okaznews.net