After two rebel attacks on cargo ships, both of Greek interests, the Houthi leader declared that the Yemen organization will continue to prevent any company from transporting goods related to Israel through specific maritime areas. Abdul Malik al-Houthi conveyed that the ban imposed by the organization on the passage of ships – which the Houthis consider to be connected to Israel – through the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Arabian Sea remains in effect.
“Our naval operations against ships will continue as long as Israeli aggression continues in the Gaza Strip,” he said. The Yemeni rebels attacked and sank on Sunday and Monday two ships flying the Liberian flag and managed by Greek companies.
Red Sea: The sinking of the ship Eternity C
The Eternity C ship sank yesterday, after the Houthis attacked and sank the Magic Seas vessel, repeating the attacks that began in November 2023 during which more than 100 ships came under attack.
All crew members of the Magic Seas ship were rescued before its sinking.
Four members of the Eternity C are considered dead and according to maritime security sources were killed during the attacks.
In total, 10 crew members of the Eternity C have been recovered alive, including 8 Filipino crew members, one Indian and one member of the Maritime Security Team (of Greek nationality).
Twenty-five people were aboard the ship and 11 remain missing.
Since late 2023, the Houthis have attacked dozens of ships off the coast of Yemen that they believe are connected to Israel, and subsequently American vessels, claiming they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, where war rages between Israel and Hamas.
