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Yemen’s Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for a missile attack on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, marking the first such attack since Israel struck a Houthi-controlled port last month. The attack was allegedly in retaliation for the ship’s owner violating a ban on entering ports in ‘occupied Palestine,’ according to the Houthis. While the ship sustained minor damage, all crew members remained safe. This incident follows a pattern of attacks by the Houthis on commercial ships in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea since November, aimed at supporting Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

The Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed responsibility for attacks on two US vessels in the Gulf of Aden and an Israeli ship in the Indian Ocean. The attacks come in response to airstrikes by the US and UK on Houthi positions, as well as Israel’s retaliatory strikes in Gaza. The US has confirmed the attacks and said that coalition forces have shot down several drones and an anti-ship missile launched by the Houthis. The attacks have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea region, forcing some ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope.

A vessel traveling in the Gulf of Aden was targeted in an attack on Thursday, likely carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This latest incident follows a series of assaults attributed to the group in response to Israel’s ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The U.S. military reported that a coalition warship had successfully intercepted a Houthi missile targeting a vessel near the same area the previous day. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations center, Thursday’s attack occurred approximately 15 miles southwest of Aden. The Houthis have not yet claimed responsibility for the attack, which was also reported by the security firm Ambrey.

A US-led coalition warship successfully intercepted an anti-ship ballistic missile fired over the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, marking a new attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels amidst a recent lull in their activities. The missile, targeting the MV Yorktown, a US-flagged vessel, was shot down by the coalition warship, resulting in no casualties or damage to any ships. The Houthis, claiming responsibility for the attack, also alleged hitting another ship in the Indian Ocean, a claim lacking evidence. American officials speculate the rebels may be facing weapon shortages due to ongoing US-led airstrikes, leading to their recent decline in attacks.

An explosion in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Wednesday has sparked suspicions of a Houthi rebel attack. The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported the incident, which occurred approximately 130 kilometers southeast of Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden. Although the Houthis have not claimed responsibility, they have been linked to previous attacks on shipping in the region. Maritime security firm Ambrey also reported the apparent attack. The Houthis have previously launched numerous attacks on shipping vessels since November, including seizing one vessel and sinking another. However, attacks have decreased in recent weeks due to a US-led airstrike campaign against the rebels. Despite the decline, the Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks until Israel ends its war in Gaza.