Houthi Attacks on Ships in the Red Sea

The conflict between Hamas and Israel in October had an unexpected consequence: an increase in water-related attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Previously, attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea were rare, but since November, the Houthi rebels have carried out over 20 such attacks. These rebels, backed by Iran, began targeting container shipping in the Red Sea as a way to impose costs on countries supporting Israel. Their attacks have caused chaos in the global shipping industry, with ships being seized and crew members being held as hostages. The disruption in this vital shipping route has significant implications for global commerce.