Over 60 killed in Yemen as Houthis battle Saudi-backed forces near Red Sea gateway

Reports from Yemen indicate that over 60 people have been killed during intense fighting between Houthi rebels and government forces near the strategic Red Sea gateway. The Times of Israel reports that the death toll includes six civilians who were killed when their bus was struck, an attack attributed to the Iran-backed Houthi group. In response to the escalation, Saudi-led coalition jets have targeted rebel positions. Meanwhile, government reinforcements have been observed moving toward the front lines. The clashes come amid heightened efforts by both sides to secure key territories near the entrance to the Red Sea.