Reference News, July 28 report - According to Reuters, on July 27, the Yemeni Houthi group stated that they will attack ships of any company that conducts business with Israeli ports, regardless of their nationality. This is part of the fourth phase of military operations that the Houthis claim are directed against Israel.
In a televised statement, the Houthi spokesperson warned that if these companies ignore the warning, their ships will be attacked, no matter where their destination is.
The spokesperson added: "The Yemeni armed forces call on all countries to pressure the enemy if they want to avoid the escalation of the situation, to stop its aggression and lift the blockade on the Gaza Strip."
According to reports, since Israel began its war in Gaza in October 2023, the Houthi group, which is allied with Iran, has been attacking ships they believe belong to Israel or are connected to Israel. The Houthis claim this is an act of solidarity with the Palestinians.
In May this year, the United States unexpectedly announced an agreement with the Houthi group, agreeing to cease bombing them in exchange for the Houthi organization stopping attacks on passing ships, but the Houthis said the agreement does not include sparing Israel. (Translated by Wang Qun)
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