Red Sea

The cause for the heightened suspicion of spy presence comes after a series of senior Houthi leaders were recently killed.

Houthi attacks against Israel escalated in December 2024 when the terror group began firing missiles toward central Israel in the middle of the night.

That sounds like a deliciously inviting school of musical thought and one that augurs well for an entertaining, fun, and enriching time down in Eilat.

It’s time for the West, and especially the US, to change its response to violence and aggression by bad actors, especially Iran and its proxies.

The Houthis ordered the evacuation of areas near the port in the major coastal city of Hodeidah and moved military forces to the frontline with government forces.

Since the beginning of Houthi attacks on international shipping last year, calls to the UKMTO have risen by 86%.

Following the outbreak of the war in October 2023, the Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, joined the attacks on Israel.

The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip. It was struck by high waves and sank in five to seven minutes.

In an interview, Cmdr. Omer Karmi, the outgoing flotilla commander, shared his perspectives on naval operations and the evolving challenges.

The Houthis say that their position against "hostile American ships and naval vessels indicates one fact: that position has not and will not change, as long as the aggression" by Israel continues.