On 15 October 2024, UNMHA Head of Mission, Maj. Gen. (ret.) Michael Beary, briefed the Security Council in closed consultations. warning of rising tensions in Hudaydah due to regional escalations. He highlighted the fragile stability and the recent airstrikes threatening key infrastructure in Hudaydah governorate. Indicating that Hudaydah’s ports, crucial for millions of Yemenis, are operational but at risk from further escalation. UNMHA`s Head of Mission called for urgent de-escalation and international support to safeguard humanitarian efforts.