US EditionYemen’s Houthis threaten to escalate attacks on ships linked to companies dealing with Israel
YEMEN, JUL 29 – Houthis have targeted over 100 ships since late 2023 and announced a new naval blockade phase targeting vessels linked to Israeli ports regardless of nationality, escalating Red Sea tensions.
- On Sunday, Yemen’s Houthi rebels said they will target all ships linked to companies dealing with Israeli ports regardless of nationality, launching the fourth phase of the naval blockade.
- In solidarity with Palestinians, the Houthis began their campaign, saying it responds to the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and expresses support for Palestinian people.
- Earlier this month, the Houthis sank the Magic Seas, with all 22 crew rescued before sinking, and also sank the Eternity C, according to maritime sources.
- Trade analysts say chokepoint delays are worsening costs as Maersk, MSC, and CMA CGM rerouted vessels around the Cape of Good Hope, and insurance premiums for Red Sea transits rose.
- The pattern highlights the weaponization of maritime routes, with experts warning small actors can disrupt global trade nodes through hybrid conflict tactics.
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The rebels will attack merchant ships of any company that maintains commercial links with Tel Aviv, regardless of their nationality or final destination
Yemen's Houthis threaten to target ships linked to firms dealing with Israeli ports
Yemen's Houthis said on Sunday they would target any ships belonging to companies that do business with Israeli ports, regardless of their nationalities, as part of what they called the fourth phase of their military operations against Israel.
Yemen’s Houthis warn ships tied to Israel trade
Yemen's Houthis said on Sunday they would target any ships belonging to companies that do business with Israeli ports, regardless of their nationalities, as part of what they called the fourth phase of their military operations against Israel. In a televised statement, the Houthis' military spokesperson warned that ships would be attacked if companies ignored their warnings, regardless of their destination. "The Yemeni Armed Forces call on all c…
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