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(The Post News)- The Houthi rebels continue to attack ships- vessels in the red sea. They say, this is motivated by American’s support to Israel. The Houthis stated that they will destroy any cargo belonging to US and Britain in the Red sea. There is a fear that Israel war on Gaza may further escalate in the region.
Western Response in connection with the Houthi
On Sunday the US and British navy reported to have shot down the anti- cruise missile fired by Ansar Allah in Yemen, the have since attacked about 26 ship- vessels in the red sea. The Houthi spokesperson Yahya Saree says, “all American and British ships and war- ships involved in the aggression against our country are considered hostile target”.
Houthi Justification: U.S. and U.K. Support for Israel
The attacks escalated when US and UK launched the military response to attack on ships last week. The US warned that they will bear the responsibility of the consequences should they continue to threaten live. The US Navy reported to have seized weapons in the coast of Somalia last week supplied by Iran to Ansar Allah, but Iran has denied any links.
The Red sea connect from Suez canal, Yemen and down to Africa, Somalia. This attacks put the world at risk special Europe from food shortage. On Monday the US reported to that Houthi have struck a US operated container with anti- ship ballistic missile, no injuries were reported.
The attack on ships in the red sea was on top of the agenda at World Economic Forum in Davos. Suadi Arab Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farham Al Saudw, speaking in Davos, says the attack on ships-vessela in the red sea by Houthi is link to the war in Gaza. He said the Saudi priority is to find a path to de-escalation through ceasefire.
In the late hours on Tuesday, 16, January. This struck yet another cargo passing Yemen, while world leaders gathered at the world Economic Forum in Davos.
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