It is the Houthi rebels’ second attack on a merchant vessel in the Red Sea this week, and their first deadly ship attack since June 2024.

At least three crew members were killed and an unknown number of the mostly Filipino crew were missing at sea or being held hostage after Houthi rebels attacked and sank a Greek bulk carrier ship in t

Israel – with US assistance at the very end – had pulled off a staggering strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Operation Rising Lion had reasserted Israeli deterrence, garnered international admiration, and handed Netanyahu a signature moment of strength both domestically and on the world stage.

The Houthis then responded with an apparent missile attack on Israel. The Israeli military said that it attempted to intercept the two missiles launched by the Houthis, but they appeared to make impact, though no injuries have been reported. Sirens sounded in the West Bank and along the Dead Sea.

Houthi terrorists have released a Hollywood-style video showing them capturing and then sinking a large cargo ship in the Red Sea.