Yemen-Saudi border tension escalates

Sana’a: Al Houthi rebels said they struck locations in Jizan, Saudi Arabia which is on the border with Yemen.

Meanwhile, more than 20 Al Houthi rebels were killed during fierce battles in different places in Sa'ada, a military statement said Sunday.

Warplanes destroyed the hideout of the rebel field leader Ali Ahmed Ghanim at Kalat Asem in Haidan, the statement said.

Three Somalis, who were fighting with the rebels, were arrested in Al Khazan area, the statement said.

Another rebel field leader, Ahmed Saleh Ahmed Al Zubairi, was arrested in the city of Sa'ada, according to the statement.