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Yemen's Naval Blockade Halts Israel's Eilat Port Operations

7/17/2025

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Yemen's Ansarullah movement has ramped up its naval blockade, forcing the closure of Israel's Eilat Port on July 20. This aggressive action, a direct response to Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, has crippled port activities, slashing Eilat's revenue by a staggering 80% in 2024. Yemeni forces remain resolute, pledging to sustain military efforts until peace is restored in Gaza.

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Yemen's Ansarullah movement has ramped up its naval blockade, forcing the closure of Israel's Eilat Port on July 20. This aggressive action, a direct response to Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, has crippled port activities, slashing Eilat's revenue by a staggering 80% in 2024. Yemeni forces remain resolute, pledging to sustain military efforts until peace is restored in Gaza.