Houthi Fighters Attack American and Israeli Ships in Yemen: Latest Update

Yemen’s Houthi fighters have reportedly attacked two American ships and an Israeli ship, marking the first such attack in over two weeks. The group targeted the US ship Maersk Yorktown and an American destroyer in the Gulf of Aden, as well as an Israeli ship MSC Veracruz in the Indian Ocean, according to the group’s military spokesman Yahya Sarea. The attacks are part of a campaign of solidarity with Palestinians fighting Israel in the Gaza Strip.

Despite a recent lull in Houthi attacks on shipping, possible causes include the limited impact of coalition airstrikes, a reduced destination pool, and more ships choosing the COGH sea route. The Yemeni Armed Forces have vowed to continue preventing Israeli and other shipping to the ports of occupied Palestine in the Red and Arabian Seas and the Indian Ocean. An incident southwest of the port city of Aden, where the Houthis often attack ships they believe are linked to Israel or the US, was reported by the British maritime security firm Ambrey.

Houthi attacks have disrupted global shipping through the Suez Canal, forcing companies to switch to longer and more costly routes through southern Africa. The US and Britain have launched attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to the attacks on ships. The situation remains tense in the Red Sea region as the conflict between the Houthis and international powers continues.

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