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Yemen's Houthis Limit Red Sea Attacks to Israeli Ships as Gaza Ceasefire Enters Second Day

Jan 20, 2025, 11:40 AM

Yemen's Houthi rebels have announced they will limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to only Israeli-affiliated ships, following the implementation of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that entered its second day on Monday. This decision was communicated through an email sent to shipping industry officials on Sunday, January 19, 2025. The Houthis have stated that they will stop 'sanctions' on other vessels, which they previously attacked since November 2023, but will resume attacks on ships linked to Israel upon the full implementation of all phases of the ceasefire agreement. However, the group has left open the possibility of resuming attacks against ships from the United States and the United Kingdom if these countries launch further aggression against Yemen. The Houthis have targeted over 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, significantly impacting global shipping routes and reducing traffic through the region by half. Israel's military offensive in Gaza has killed over 46,000 Palestinians, and the Houthis' campaign has resulted in the deaths of four sailors, the sinking of two ships, and the seizure of one vessel.