{
  "id": 15396617,
  "title": "Taiz fiercely repels Houthi attacks, says journalist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/taiz-fiercely-repels-houthi-attacks-says-journalist",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T10:51:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/world/g5u4k6jqt"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Journalist Sami Al-Harbi reports that Taiz is fiercely resisting Houthi attacks and a blockade, despite ongoing arms smuggling and severe shortages. The city has been under constant attack, which has resulted in a blockade preventing the entry of vital supplies like food and medicine. Al-Harbi stated that Taiz is standing firm with the army and resistance forces, with local men repelling Houthi assaults in areas such as the old airport, Jabal Han, and the outskirts parallel to Jabal Saber. However, Houthi militants have destroyed the road linking Aden, Lahij, and Taiz, the last lifeline for supplying the city with essential goods and food. The militia is now enforcing a blockade on Taiz, cutting off water, medicine, and food supplies, as they believe the province will eventually break and surrender. Despite this, resistance remains strong in Taiz. Al-Harbi explained that the Kahboub mountains, occupying a strategically important position overlooking Bab Al-Mandab, Dhubab, and Mokha, are of significant importance. He noted that despite their determination to regain access to Bab Al-Mandab and repeated attacks, all the Houthis' offensives have been repelled.",
  "summary": "Journalist Sami Al-Harbi says Taiz is bravely resisting Houthi assaults and blockade, despite ongoing arms smuggling and severe shortages.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Taiz authorities condemn Houthi blockade of water tankers, warn of worsening crisis",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/taiz-authorities-condemn-houthi-blockade-of-water-tankers-warn-of",
        "published": "2026-10-17T19:34:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Saudi-led forces try to break Houthi siege of Taiz with airstrikes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/saudi-led-forces-try-to-break-houthi-siege-of-taiz-with-airstrikes",
        "published": "2026-10-18T01:12:44.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}