Observers believe the situation in Sa'ada is the worst and a fifth war is to continue unless authorities seriously exerts more efforts to contain the tension, especially after Qatari mediation failed to implement the ceasefire agreement, together with the withdrawal of the parliamentarian committee. 

Both warring sides now exchange accusations as to breaking the fragile truce reached after the interference of Qatar.

Government account

Two soldiers were reportedly killed and three others injured over the last three passing days in clashes with Houthi militants in Sa'ada, according to a source in the local council. However, there were no losses reported among Houthis.

According to the same source, Houthi followers killed a soldier and took his car in Al-Khafji area, while he was transferring food provisions to military units located in the nearby areas. Sheikh Yahya Al-Awsaji's house was attacked by Houthis and parts of the house were demolished.

Houthi account

Media sources reported that military units belonging to Kahlan camp attacked Al Salah village located in Nashour area and broke into it after being combed by tank fires.

Addressing hundreds of his followers in Dhahian city, field leader Abdulmalik Al-Houthi called all parties, civil society organizations and authority for a serious dialogue to avoid a potential misfortune.

He also made it clear they are for peace and stability and noted Yemen witnesses a dangerous phase wherein different issues affect the country's stability and security.

In return, his brother and former MP Yahya Al-Houthi – now living in Germany – asked Saudi Arabia to remain alert and not to believe in the official accusations directed to Houthi loyalists and stressed they reject any act aiming to harm Saudi Arabia.

He also wished Crown Prince would work to make Sa'ada Ceasefire Agreement signed in Qatar's Al-Doha a great success, blaming the authorities for its failure.

Al-Qirbi account

In a session held last week, Yemeni Parliament discussed Sa'ada issue and Foreign Minister Abu Bakr al-Qirbi attended the session. Al-Qirbi then denied the official involvement of Iran and Libya in Sa'ada events.

He also stressed that some private parties in both countries are responsible for providing Houthis with financial support and assured that Yemen is opening a new chapter in its relations with them.

In retaliation, Yahya Al-Houthi demanded authority to apologize for Houthis against the accusations directed to them especially when it kept telling media that they receive logistical support from Iran and Libya.

Al-Houthi also demanded sacking judges who ruled against Yahya Al-Dilami after accusing him of working as a secret agent for Iran and further demanded an official apology for scholar for him.

He also asked Libya and Iran to sue Yemeni authorities for blindly accusing both countries of backing Houthis and to ask also for official apology.