Yemeni Armed Forces Resume Operations Against Israeli Ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

Yemeni Armed Forces Resume Operations Against Israeli Ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

News March 11, 2025
Yemeni Armed Forces Resume Operations Against Israeli Ships in Red Sea and Gulf of Aden
Sana'a (Quds News Network)- The Yemeni Armed Forces have announced the resumption of a full ban on Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Bab Al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden. The decision follows Israel’s continued blockade on Gaza, preventing humanitarian aid from entering the besieged Strip. The military has issued a statement announcing the move. The ban takes effect immediately and will remain in place until Israel reopens crossings into Gaza and allows humanitarian aid to flow. “Any Israeli ship attempting to break the ban will be targeted,” the statement warned. This marks the end of a temporary pause in Houthi naval operations against Israeli-linked vessels. The group had halted operations following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Qatar, Egypt, and the United States in January. The ceasefire began when U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office on January 20. However, Israel has kept Gaza’s crossings closed for ten days, blocking food and medical supplies. Human rights organizations warn that the siege is pushing the enclave’s two million residents toward famine. The closure violates the ceasefire agreement, which required Israel to allow aid into Gaza without restrictions. Legal experts say the blockade constitutes a war crime and collective punishment under international law.

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