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Yemen’s Houthis fire at Israel airport amid search for Red Sea ship crew

Yemen’s Houthis fire at Israel airport amid search for Red Sea ship crew

Summary

Houthi rebels in Yemen attempted to hit Israel's Ben Gurion airport with a missile, but Israel intercepted it. The Houthis also attacked a ship called the Eternity C in the Red Sea, killing some crew members and taking others captive.

Key Facts

  • The Houthis launched a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion airport, but it was intercepted.
  • The Houthis attacked two vessels in the Red Sea, sinking them.
  • They attacked the Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged Eternity C ship, resulting in four deaths.
  • Six crew members from the Eternity C were captured by the Houthis.
  • 10 crew members from the Eternity C were rescued after the ship sank.
  • The Houthis declared ships connected to Israel as targets in response to the situation in Gaza.
  • Israel retaliated by attacking locations in Yemen, including ports and a power plant.
  • The Houthis previously captured a ship named the Galaxy Leader, holding its crew for over a year before releasing them.

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