Yemen's Houthi rebels have threatened to target ships bound for Israeli ports in the Mediterranean Sea, as the group on Friday announced further escalation in what they say is retaliation for Israeli attacks in Gaza. The Houthis would target all ships "heading to the ports of occupied Palestine from the Mediterranean Sea in any area within our reach," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a statement. The Iran-backed militia, which has controlled parts of Yemen since 2014, has been targe
Yemen's Houthis have struck again, with reports emerging of an oil tanker damaged and a US drone shot down amid escalating tensions over Israel's offensive in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.
The Houthis have declared their willingness to cease attacks on one of the world’s busiest maritime routes if Israel halts its offensive in Gaza. These attacks have not only disrupted global trade but also affected traffic at Israel’s Eilat port. - Newsx
Houthis in Yemen damage an oil tanker and shoot down a US drone amid rising tensions over Gaza. Attacks extend to vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, impacting global trade routes and prompting international responses.