An attack on al-Hadara market in al-Waziiya, Taiz province, Yemen, killed at least 20 people and wounded 15 on Friday, November 6, according to Houthi Health Ministry spokesperson Anees Alsabahi; Houthi-run Al Masirah TV put the preliminary toll above 30 killed or wounded. Yemen’s government forces and the Houthis blamed each other.
WHO:
People at the market in Taiz province
WHAT:
An attack struck al-Hadara market in al-Waziiya, Taiz province. At least 20 people were killed and 15 wounded, according to Houthi Health Ministry spokesperson Anees Alsabahi; Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported a preliminary toll of more than 30 killed or wounded. The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of launching three airstrikes that killed at least 30 civilians and injured eight others. Government forces spokesperson Colonel Majed al-Nazili said the Houthis struck the market with ballistic missiles, causing dozens of civilian casualties. The Houthis’ Ministry of Health and Environment called for an independent international investigation, while al-Nazili called for accountability. No response from the Saudi-led coalition forces was reported.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET
WHERE:
al-Waziyah, Yemen
WHY:
The parties gave conflicting accounts: the Houthis blamed Saudi airstrikes, while government forces blamed Houthi ballistic missiles.
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