Taiz is facing a renewed siege after Houthi forces advanced in southern Yemen and cut the last main road into the city, triggering food and fuel shortages. Residents say the situation is worse than the 2015-2016 siege, with fuel prices tripling on the black market and basic goods becoming scarce. Local authorities and rights groups are urging the UN and aid agencies to intervene.

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West Bank Sieges Persist Despite Global Outcry; Gaza Disarmament Deal in Jeopardy

Israeli settlers have besieged three Palestinian families in Qusra for over a week, triggering international condemnation but no end to the standoff, even as U.S. pressure mounts on Netanyahu. Meanwhile, a reported setback in the Gaza disarmament deal and renewed airstrikes cast doubt on the fragile ceasefire.

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