At least eight people were killed in Al-Mlahedh district when Houthi followers attacked a house in Al-Maqsher tribe in Sa'ada province killing the whole family.
Tribal sources said that Houthi followers also attacked Ktaf district, arresting at least one of its citizen.
Private sources told Yemen Post that an exchange of gunfire between Houthi followers and tribesmen from Al-Malhedh district took place, killing several Houthis and injuring others. Houthi information bureau did not confirm the information.
The Interior Ministry said that clashes between the two sides stopped, but each side returned to its position, with increasing tension between them.
Houthi followers also blocked off the main road in Al-Malhedh district, capturing residents there, Interior Ministry added.