Houthis threaten to escalate attacks on ships linked to companies dealing with Israel
Summary
Yemen’s Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, announced they will attack ships of companies trading with Israeli ports, irrespective of the companies’ nationalities. This decision is part of their response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza, and they have previously disrupted shipping in the Red Sea. The Houthis have targeted over 100 ships in this area, using missiles and drones, although there was a brief pause during a temporary ceasefire.Key Facts
- The Houthis are a rebel group in Yemen backed by Iran.
- They have announced targeting ships linked to Israeli ports due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- The Red Sea, a key shipping route, has seen disruptions from their attacks; it moves about $1 trillion in goods each year.
- These new attacks mark a "fourth phase" in their operations against Israel.
- They attacked two ships this month, causing deaths and taking hostages.
- From November 2023 to December 2024, they targeted over 100 ships with missiles and drones.
- A brief ceasefire had previously halted their attacks, but activities resumed afterward.
- A U.S. deal with the Houthis in May aimed to stop the attacks, but did not include those believed aligned with Israel.
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