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German Naval Ships Ordered to Avoid Red Sea Amid Houthi Attacks, Maritime Blockade on Israeli Vessels

Nov 3, 2024, 07:08 PM

German naval warships have been ordered to avoid the Red Sea due to fears of attacks by Yemen's Houthis, who have carried out approximately 100 attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean since last November. Unfazed by B-2s, the Houthis have even unveiled a submersible. Additionally, the Yemeni Armed Forces have warned Israeli shipping companies against selling or transferring their assets to evade punitive measures. Yemen's Houthis have stated they will continue their maritime blockade against Israeli vessels amid intelligence reports of asset transfers. The situation has raised concerns about global trade access to critical ocean routes.