### [2026-10-5](/feed/2026/10/5/index.md)

##### Yemeni civil war (2014–present)
# The Presidential Leadership Council launches a large-scale military operation against Houthis in Yemen, with the aim to capture all Houthi-controlled territories. 




### Sources:

1. [Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/10/05/yemen-s-alalimi-launches-operation-dawn-of-yemen-)
2. [TRT](https://www.trtworld.com/article/b609a284b0e1)

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