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Houthi Rebels Target Israeli Ships, Escalate Red Sea Tensions

3/13/2025

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Yemen's Houthi rebels have reignited their assault on Israeli ships in the Red Sea, escalating tensions after Israel's refusal to lift its blockade on Gaza. This bold move threatens global shipping routes and raises alarm over maritime security, prompting swift military responses from the U.S. and U.K. as the situation intensifies.

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Yemen's Houthi rebels have reignited their assault on Israeli ships in the Red Sea, escalating tensions after Israel's refusal to lift its blockade on Gaza. This bold move threatens global shipping routes and raises alarm over maritime security, prompting swift military responses from the U.S. and U.K. as the situation intensifies.