Houthis Resume Attacks on Israeli Ships After Gaza Aid Ultimatum
Yemen’s Houthi group announced on Tuesday night that it has resumed attacks on Israeli-affiliated ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab el Mandeb Strait. The Iran-backed group said its decision was a response to Israel’s blockade of Gaza and its refusal to allow more humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory.
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea, speaking on the group’s al-Masirah TV channel, stated that the strikes aim to pressure Israel into reopening border crossings for aid deliveries. The announcement follows a four-day ultimatum issued last week by Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi, who warned Israel that attacks would resume if humanitarian assistance was not permitted into Gaza.
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Since November 2023, the Houthis have repeatedly targeted Israeli-linked commercial vessels and launched drones and missiles toward Israeli cities. Their attacks ceased on Jan. 19, 2025, when a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took effect.
The Houthis have also engaged US and international naval forces in the region, striking American warships and threatening to close the Bab el Mandeb Strait if Washington continues military aid to Israel. The group, which controls much of northern Yemen, has been designated a terrorist organization by the US and several other countries.
