Mint Explainer: The Red Sea's importance and its economic impact
hijacked in the Middle Eastern sea with 25 people on board by Houthi rebels. This disruption is significant as approximately 12 percent of global shipping traffic navigates through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
“All ships belonging to the Israeli enemy or that deal with it will become legitimate targets," AP quoted the rebels as saying. Mohammed Abdul-Salam, the Houthis' chief negotiator and spokesman, said in a statement that the Israelis only understand “the language of force".
“The detention of the Israeli ship is a practical step that proves the seriousness of the Yemeni armed forces in waging the sea battle, regardless of its costs and costs," he added. “This is the beginning." Also Read | Israel-Hamas war Day 75 - 10 Updates: Baby girl, born during war, died in Israeli airstrike; Hezbollah rockets attacked Several media reports have indicated that the ship is under the ownership of Ray Car Carriers, founded by Abraham “Rami" Ungar, who is known as one of the richest men in Israel citing ownership details in public shipping databases.
Earlier, a spokesperson of Houthi rebels called on other countries to withdraw their citizens from Israeli vessels. The rebels are believed to be getting training, technical expertise, and increasingly sophisticated weapons — including drones, ballistic and cruise missiles — from Iran.
The attacks have continued and on December 3, three commercial vessels – including two Israeli ships the Unity Explorer and Number 9, were attacked by the Houthis via drone and missile. Saudi Arabia on December 7 asked the United States to show restraint in responding to attacks by Yemen's Houthis against ships in the Red Sea, two sources told Reuters, adding that Riyadh seeks to contain spillover from
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