Yemen is an Arab country on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula bordering both the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Due to this, it holds a vital strategic location on the eastern side of the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the entrance to the Red Sea.
The country has been embroiled in a civil war for several years, with the internationally-recognized government fighting against the Houthi movement in the South.
The vessel's crew is made up of 25 nationals from Bulgaria, Ukraine, the Philippines, Mexico and Romania, the ship's owner Galaxy Maritime said.
The war in Yemen began in 2014, when Houthi fighters swept into the capital, Sanaa, and took over government institutions.
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The Houthis launched missiles at Israel ahead of the ceasefire, signaling a readiness for further conflict.
The missile had triggered sirens across central Israel which sounded in major cities including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
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The IDF stated that several attempts were made to intercept the missile that was launched and that it was likely intercepted.
Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks.
The delegation's arrival on Sunday came a day after UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and newly elected Lebanese President Joseph Aoun agreed to take steps to reopen the embassy.
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