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Yemen's Houthis Release 25-Member Crew of Galaxy Leader to Oman, Coordinated with Hamas for Gaza Ceasefire

Jan 22, 2025, 01:02 PM

The Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen have announced the release of the 25-member multinational crew of the Galaxy Leader, a vehicle carrier they seized in the Red Sea on November 19, 2023, after holding them for more than a year. The release was coordinated with Hamas and facilitated by Oman, as part of a ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The crew was handed over to Oman, with this action described as supporting the ceasefire and part of the broader effort to support Gaza.