# Al-Islah Party involvement in Yemen conflict

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/al-islah-party-involvement-in-yemen-conflict
> Updated: 2026-09-12T19:29:03.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Al-Islah Party, Yemen’s largest Islamic party, has shifted its focus from internal celebrations to supporting the national military struggle. In late August, the party’s General Secretariat ordered the cancellation of all public festivals planned for its 36th anniversary to redirect resources toward the “national battle” to reclaim state institutions from Houthi militia control.

By mid-September, as the party marked its anniversary, it reaffirmed its commitment to the Presidential Leadership Council and the legitimate government. This political stance comes amid significant territorial shifts: Houthi forces have reportedly seized districts in the Hodeidah and Taiz governorates and gained control of strategic Red Sea islands, including Perim Island. In response, government forces have reported advances in the Al-Jawf governorate and conducted airstrikes against Houthi positions in Mokha and surrounding areas.

## Claims

- The Yemeni Congregation for Reform pledged to continue supporting the government against Houthi forces. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The statement was released to mark the 36th anniversary of the party's founding. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Al-Islah Party issued its statement on September 12, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Houthi forces have seized control of several districts in Hodeidah and Taiz governorates. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Houthi forces gained control of islands in the Red Sea, including Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Government forces reported advances in Al-Jawf governorate, approaching the city of Al-Hazm. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Government forces conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in Mokha and parts of Taiz, Lahj, and Al-Dhale. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: Al-Islah Party reaffirms support for Yemeni government amid Houthi territorial gains

On its 36th anniversary, Yemen's Al-Islah Party reaffirmed support for the government against Houthis amid reports of Houthi gains in Hodeidah, Taiz, and the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-islah-party-reaffirms-support-for-yemeni-government-amid-houthi-territorial-gains

### 2026-08-31: Al-Islah Party cancels anniversary celebrations to support military efforts

The Al-Islah Party has cancelled all planned celebrations for its 36th anniversary to redirect resources toward military efforts and the goal of liberating Sanaa from Houthi control.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/al-islah-party-cancels-anniversary-celebrations-to-support-military-efforts

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