The leader of the Yemeni Houthi rebels, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, said, that its fighters will attack the ships of any company involved in the delivery or transportation of goods to Israel, regardless of the end point of their course, Reuters reported, quoted by BTA.
He indicated that the attacks would be a response to "Israeli aggression in Rafah" in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. "We have to make very important, precise and impactful decisions regarding our enemies," Al-Houssi added.
For months, Yemeni rebels have attacked vessels in the Red Sea, disrupting global shipping and forcing international companies to divert their ships to more expensive routes around South Africa. In addition, the Houthis' actions have heightened fears that the war between Israel and "Hamas" could lead to greater destabilization in the Middle East, notes Reuters.
Attacks by the Yemeni rebels provoked a response from the US and Great Britain, which launched missile strikes on their targets.