Multiple Ships Targeted in Attacks Off Yemen Amid Gaza Conflict
In a series of attacks off the coast of Yemen, several ships have been targeted, with the Houthi rebels claiming responsibility as part of their solidarity campaign with Palestinians.
- Three separate incidents involving missile attacks on ships near Yemen were reported, with all crew members reported safe and no damage to the vessels.
- The attacks are part of a broader campaign by Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have launched numerous strikes on shipping in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza war.
- US and British forces have conducted strikes against Houthi targets in response to the attacks on shipping, with over 400 strikes reported since January.
- The Houthi leader vowed to continue attacks on Red Sea shipping, claiming 37 people have been killed in US and British strikes on Yemen since January.
- The attacks have disrupted global shipping routes, forcing detours around southern Africa and raising concerns about the wider stability of the Middle East.