Houthis Intensify Maritime Attacks, Targeting Israeli and International Shipping

Yemen's Houthi rebels continue to escalate their maritime attacks against ships heading to Israeli ports and other international vessels in key Middle Eastern waterways.

• Yemen's Houthis have announced plans to target ships heading to Israeli ports within their range, emphasizing their support for Palestinians.
• U.S. intelligence indicates that Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden will persist, fueled by ongoing support from Iran and domestic political motives.
• Recent U.S. military actions include the destruction of three Houthi drones, aimed at safeguarding navigation and reducing threats to international shipping.
• The attacks have forced shippers to reroute, increasing shipping costs and raising concerns about broader regional instability.
• The ongoing conflict reflects the Houthis' broader anti-U.S. and anti-Israel stance, part of a larger proxy conflict in the region.

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