Israel, Red Sea and Houthis

Red Sea Crisis : Yemeni Forces Ban All Israeli Ships, Disrupting Vital Trade Route
The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced a complete ban on Israeli ships passing through key waterways, including the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab Strait, the Gulf of Aden, and the Arabian Sea. This decision was officially declared late on March 11 and is now in full effect.
Houthis Threaten Resumption of Attacks on Israeli Ships in Red Sea
The Yemeni militant group's deadline for Israel to lift a blockade of aid to the Gaza Strip passed late Tuesday, triggering the statement.
Houthis Renew Threats on Israeli Ships Sailing in the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
The Houthis announced this week that they would attack any Israeli ship that sails in the vicinity of Yemen, including the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden and Bab al-Mandeb Strait. As of Wednesday, the Houthis have not attempted any attacks,
Houthi Deadline for Gaza Aid Puts Red Sea Shipping Security in Doubt
The militant group said Friday it would resume naval operations if Israel didn't lift its blockade on humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip by Tuesday.
Houthis Threaten New Ship Attacks
Since 2023, the Houthis have launched hundreds of attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as well as U.S. service members defending navigation rights.
Houthi attacks or not, shipping still steering clear of Red Sea
Shipping companies are still steering clear of the troublesome waters, with ABG Sundal Collier analyst Petter Haugen calculating Gulf of Aden arrivals are down 72% from the 2023 average.
Houthis Renew Threats on Israeli Ships Amid Gaza Aid Crisis
Yemen 's Houthi movement has declared its intention to resume attacks on Israeli ships in the Red Sea following the expiration of its deadline for Israel to restore humanitarian aid to Gaza. The renewed threat comes after the group's four-day ultimatum for Israel to reopen aid crossings into Gaza expired.
Yemen's Houthis say resuming attacks on Israeli ships in Arabian, Red seas
The Houthis had launched numerous drone and missile attacks targeting Israeli cities and commercial ships in the Red Sea in support of the Palestinians between November 2023 and Jan. 19, 2025, when the Hamas-Israel ceasefire took effect.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels say ‘any Israeli vessel’ in nearby Mideast waterways again a target
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have warned shippers that “any Israeli vessel” traveling through nearby Mideast waters is now a target ...
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US drone lost over Red Sea on same day as Houthi claim of MQ-9 Reaper downing
A U.S. military MQ-9 Reaper drone disappeared over the Red Sea the same day Houthi militants in Yemen claimed to have shot ...
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Why the shores of the Red Sea turn pink every year
Researchers studied the annual mass deaths of pink amphipods in Eilat. Climate change and disease were ruled out.