The military coalition of mainly Gulf Arab states said in a statement late on Sunday civilians in Hodeidah should ‘remain in their homes and avoid clashes’ and that the city would be declared a military zone from 10am on Monday until further notice.
Earlier this week, Yemeni government forces backed by Gulf Arab troops recaptured the Red Sea city of al-Mokha in a push that paved the way for an advance on Hodeidah, Yemen's main port city.
The United Nations said on Friday the Saudi-led coalition had intensified air strikes on Hodeidah, possibly trapping civilians and hampering a humanitarian operation to deliver vital food and fuel supplies.
Thursday, June 04, 2026
