# Yemeni Forces Advance as G7 Debates Lebanon's Post-UNIFIL Security Future Yemeni military gains intensify while G7 leaders seek solutions for Lebanon's security vacuum. - **Source:** [Asharq Al-Awsat English](https://english.aawsat.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-10 - **Topic:** [world](https://brifing.si/c/world) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/a5e4f102-973a-4bfe-a485-885cecc27080 ## Yemeni Army Offensive Gains Yemeni government forces have accelerated Operation Dawn of Yemen, successfully seizing strategic positions in Al-Jawf province. Military units, including the Emergency Forces, captured commanding heights while conducting extensive airstrikes and drone attacks. These tactical maneuvers aim to expand state control, forcing Houthi militants to retreat from several key frontlines across the country. ## Intensified Combat Operations The military campaign involved 17 airstrikes, 123 drone attacks, and 782 artillery strikes against Houthi assets. These operations targeted fortifications, sniper positions, and troop concentrations in Marib, Taiz, and Dhale. Spokesman Majed al-Nuzaili confirmed that these strikes inflicted significant equipment losses, causing dozens of Houthi fighters to abandon their defensive positions under heavy fire. ## Frontline Clashes in Taiz In the besieged city of Taiz, government troops and Popular Resistance fighters successfully thwarted Houthi attempts to advance on Kahlan. Despite the military setback, Houthi forces continued shelling residential neighborhoods in the city's north and east. These attacks resulted in civilian injuries and significant damage to residential buildings, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian toll. ## G7 Security Concerns G7 foreign ministers met in Paris to address the impending security vacuum in Lebanon following the scheduled expiration of the UNIFIL mandate on December 31, 2026. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot emphasized the urgent need for a new security architecture. The group remains divided on whether a civilian or military mission should replace UNIFIL. ## Diplomatic Challenges Ahead While the G7 supports the disarmament of Hezbollah and the restoration of Lebanese state authority, no consensus has been reached on a replacement mechanism. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested a civilian verification mission, while European nations are exploring an international military coalition. Italy has expressed hesitation regarding the costs of such ad hoc missions. ## Lebanon's Fragile Landscape Israel currently maintains troops within a ten-kilometer security zone inside Lebanon following recent ground incursions. The conflict has resulted in over 4,300 deaths according to Lebanese authorities. Diplomats warn that any new security framework requires a UN Security Council resolution, which faces potential obstacles, including the risk of an American veto on specific proposals. ## Syrian Security Operation In a separate regional development, Syrian authorities reported the neutralization of an armed cell leader in the Tartus countryside. Internal Security Forces conducted a planned ambush against the four-member group, which was allegedly plotting terrorist attacks. Specialized units are currently sweeping rural areas to apprehend the remaining members of the cell to ensure public order. ## Regional Stability Implications The simultaneous military pressure in Yemen and the diplomatic uncertainty in Lebanon underscore the volatility across the Middle East. As Yemeni forces push for territorial gains, international powers struggle to define a post-UNIFIL framework. These developments suggest a period of high-stakes maneuvering as regional actors attempt to consolidate control amidst shifting security architectures. ## Sources covering this story - https://english.aawsat.com/node/5339835 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._