https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemen-s-besieged-taiz-is-in-famine-governor-says-as-13-are-killed-by-saudi-airstrikeContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemen-s-besieged-taiz-is-in-famine-governor-says-as-13-are-killed-by-saudi-airstrikehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemen-s-besieged-taiz-is-in-famine-governor-says-as-13-are-killed-by-saudi-airstrike#u178139Thu, 05 Nov 2026 17:46:31 +0000The governor of Taiz reports the city is in famine as a monthlong Houthi blockade cuts off food, water, and medical supplies. Twelve hospitals are reportedly hours from running out of fuel. Simultaneously, Saudi-led airstrikes have hit northern Yemen, with conflicting reports on casualties. Houthi media and several outlets claim 14 people died at a market, while other sources report 11 or 12 deaths. Saudi forces claim to have shot down two missiles during the escalation. The Yemeni government also claims it stopped a large-scale Ansar Allah attack in Taiz.Why it mattersTaiz is a strategic city