Houthi Rebels Escalate Attacks in Gulf of Aden and Eilat

Recent assaults on a merchant vessel and Israeli port signal widening conflict amid ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

A Houthi missile struck near a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, causing no damage or injuries.
A drone was intercepted off the coast of Eilat by Israeli forces, with no incursions into Israeli territory.
The Houthis claim their campaign targets ships linked to Israel, the U.S., and Britain, though many attacked vessels have no direct connection.
This escalation follows the departure of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower after an eight-month deployment.
The Houthis have conducted over 60 attacks on vessels since November, resulting in four deaths and significant disruptions to shipping routes.