Photo: Houthi mediasenter / ReutersPhoto: Houthi mediasenter / Reuters
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militia has taken a big chance.
On Sunday they hijacked this ship, as it was on its way through the world’s most important maritime hub.
A Norwegian expert says the hijacking has “great symbolic significance”. Many are now expecting a strong response from the United States.
The Houthi militia in Yemen says it will hijack more ships in the Red Sea to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza.
Published: 21/11/2023 19:33
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The Houthi militia in Yemen has hijacked a cargo ship in the Red Sea to pressure Israel to end the war in Gaza.
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The Houthi militia in Yemen on Sunday hijacked the 190-metre-long cargo ship Galaxy Leader off the coast of Saudi Arabia. The ship’s civilian crew of 25 had to relinquish control in the face of armed fighters in helicopters and light boats.
Yemen’s armed forces, as the Houthis call themselves, have announced that they will in future attack all ships carrying Israel’s flag, or operated or owned by Israeli companies.
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2023-11-21 18:33:44
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