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Houthis issue new warning to vessels shipping US weapons to Israel


Published on 2025-04-29 03:21:40 - Newsweek
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  • Amid U.S. attacks, the militant group has targeted and disrupted a key trade route in support of Gaza.

The Houthi militia in Yemen has issued a new warning to shipping companies, threatening to attack vessels carrying weapons to Israel, as reported by Newsweek on November 19, 2023. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have escalated their threats amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, stating that any ship transporting arms to Israel will be considered a legitimate target. This follows their previous actions of seizing a cargo ship in the Red Sea and launching drone and missile attacks towards Israel. The group's military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, emphasized that the Houthis are closely monitoring maritime traffic and will not hesitate to strike if they detect weapons shipments to Israel, aiming to disrupt the supply chain and pressure Israel and its allies.

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