# Yemeni government forces target Sanaa, but defeating Houthis will be difficult

https://mins.news/en/item/86670

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-05 15:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/5/yemeni-govt-forces-aim-for-sanaa-but-houthi-defeat-will-be-a-challenge?traffic_source=rss

> Yemeni government forces say they have made strategic gains near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, retaking Dhubab and the port city of Mocha while advancing north along the Red Sea coast. Presidential Leadership Council head Rashad al-Alimi has announced a major offensive to recover Houthi-held territory, including Sanaa. Analysts say divisions within the anti-Houthi camp and scattered, poorly equipped government forces could limit the offensive, while the conflict appears to be entering a more dangerous phase.

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