IAF preparing to fend off potential missile and drone attacks as Iran-backed rebels, who have also targeted non-Israeli shipping, cite 'moral responsibility' for Palestinians

The Iran-backed Houthis engaged in missile and drone attacks on cargo ships and other vessels sailing in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden for more than a year, rattling global freight markets. The campaign began after the Hamas assault on Israel in October 2023 triggered the war in Gaza.

FacebookLikeShareTweetEmail Red Sea chaos looks set to return after Yemen’s Houthi Ansarallah group declared a renewed “ban” on Israeli ships traversing the area.  This edict came after a four-day deadline,