Israeli warplanes recently launched airstrikes on a seaport and power plants in Yemen in response to Houthi rebel attacks on central Israel. The strikes targeted oil infrastructure in Hodeidah and Ras Issa, with no immediate casualties reported. This reflects ongoing tensions between Israel, the Houthi rebels, and Hezbollah in the region.
A team from the international Red Cross visited the 25-member crew aboard the Galaxy Leader vessel, hijacked by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Hodeidah. Coordinated with local authorities, the visit aimed to monitor detention conditions and facilitate communication with families. Crew members from various countries are reportedly in good health, but some face health issues.
A Panamanian-flagged crude oil tanker was attacked near the Yemeni Red Sea port of Mocha, British security firm Ambrey reported. The ship was hit by a missile, causing a fire on board. Other vessels were warned to be cautious in the area. Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted global shipping.
Houthi forces in Yemen targeted British, U.S., and Israeli ships with missiles and drones, impacting global shipping. The U.S. retaliated against the group by destroying their weapons system and intercepting an unmanned aerial vehicle. British security firm Ambrey reported an attack in the Gulf of Aden, urging vessels to stay vigilant.
British maritime security company Ambrey reported an attack on a ship near Hodeidah in Yemen, while UKMTO received a similar report of missiles near a ship in the same area without damage. The Houthis in Yemen continue attacks in solidarity with Palestinians, disrupting global shipping and prompting US and UK strikes against Houthi targets.
A maritime convoy carrying undelivered food for Gaza returned to Cyprus after World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike. The cargo ship, originally carrying 240 tons of food, sailed back to Larnaca, Cyprus, after the deadly attack. The aid operation by WCK was suspended after the killings.
According to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, road transport is the most effective way to deliver heavy goods to meet humanitarian needs in Gaza. As the war in Gaza escalates, aid donations have been pouring in, but obstacles remain in delivering aid efficiently and effectively. Israel must remove barriers to aid access.
A second shipment of food aid was ready to sail from Cyprus to Gaza by sea, following an initial delivery that arrived in the besieged Palestinian enclave. Nearly 200 tons of food were brought in on the first shipment, with plans for a second vessel carrying 240 tons of relief supplies.
Cyprus is sending a second aid shipment to Gaza as part of a new sea route to deliver emergency supplies. The country aims to establish a maritime corridor directly to Gaza due to serious obstacles for land aid delivery. Coordination with US, UK, UAE, and EU is ongoing to ensure successful aid delivery.
Indian UN diplomat R. Ravindra expresses worry about maritime safety in the Indian Ocean following the Israel-Hamas conflict. He emphasizes the impact on India’s energy and economic interests, urging global recognition and de-escalation. Ravindra reaffirms India’s commitment to preventing conflict escalation and providing aid, supporting a two-state solution and direct negotiations for lasting peace.
Iran-backed Hezbollah warned of the dangers posed to maritime shipping in the Red Sea due to US actions, stating that the area has become a conflict zone. Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah declared continued Houthi attacks on Israeli ships, calling for an end to aggression against Gaza. The situation has fueled fears of further escalation in the Middle East.
