Yemenis take to boats to flee as Middle East war spreads — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemenis-take-to-boats-to-flee-as-middle-east-war-spreadsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Yemenis flee by boat as fighting spreads between Houthis and Saudi Arabiahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemenis-take-to-boats-to-flee-as-middle-east-war-spreadshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yemenis-take-to-boats-to-flee-as-middle-east-war-spreads#u74783Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:36:34 +0000Renewed hostilities between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthi rebels have triggered a mass exodus of Yemeni civilians. Thousands are crossing the Red Sea by boat to seek refuge in Djibouti, which has called for international assistance. The escalation has displaced 125,000 people and pushed over 12 million children deeper into crisis. Military activity includes cross-border strikes and clashes west of Taiz, where the Yemeni army claims to have killed 30 Houthis.Why it mattersThe conflict involves a struggle for control over Yemen involving regional powers and proxy forces. The current surge