{"id":2104244,"date":"2023-11-20T17:12:02","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T22:12:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houthi-rebels-release-video-showing-seizure-of-cargo-ship-in-red-sea\/"},"modified":"2023-11-20T17:16:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T22:16:58","slug":"houthi-rebels-release-video-showing-seizure-of-cargo-ship-in-red-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houthi-rebels-release-video-showing-seizure-of-cargo-ship-in-red-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"Houthi rebels release video showing seizure of cargo ship in Red Sea"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fhouthi-rebels-release-video-showing-seizure-of-cargo-ship-in-red-sea%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2104244&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Yemen&#8217;s Houthi Rebels Capture Israeli-Linked \u200cCargo Ship\u2062 in Dramatic Seizure<\/h2>\n<p>The Houthi rebels in \u200bYemen have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/houthi-rebels-release-video-showing-seizure-of-cargo-ship-in-red-sea\/\" title=\"Houthi rebels release video showing seizure of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/serious-danger-to-our-health-and-well-being-scientists-gear-up-to-battle-murder-hornets\/\" title=\"\u2018Serious Danger To Our Health And Well-Being\u2019: Scientists Gear Up To Battle Murder Hornets\">cargo ship<\/a> in Red Sea&#8221;>released \u200dgripping video footage \u200bshowcasing<\/a> their audacious mission\u2063 to \u200btake control of an \u2064Israeli-linked \u2062cargo ship in the Red Sea. The rebels, backed by\u200c Iran, \u2062claim to have hijacked the Bahamas-flagged car carrier Galaxy Leader, owned\u2063 by Ray Car Carriers, \u200cdue to its ties with Israel. They have also taken the \u200centire\u2063 crew of 25 people hostage. Although the vessel is operated by a Japanese \u200dcompany, it \u2062has connections \u200cto Israeli businessman \u2064Abraham Ungar.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;If any further proof were \u200bneeded that Iran\u2019s network of terrorism and chaos is threatening the\u2063 world, now comes the news that \u200canother Iranian \u2064proxy force, the Houthi militia of\u200c Yemen, has \u2064seized a\u200c merchant ship in\u200d international waters,&#8221;\u200b Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed on X, formerly Twitter. &#8220;Armed\u2063 pirates hijacked the vessel &#8216;Galaxy Leader,&#8217; en \u2062route\u200d to India from Turkey through the Red Sea, in broad \u2063daylight. They announced their intent ahead\u2063 of time and publicized footage glorifying the attack while the international\u2063 community watched and \u2064did nothing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The video footage commences with \u2062a thrilling \u200baerial view from a helicopter, gradually approaching the ship until Yemeni forces\u2064 dramatically leap onto the \u200dtop deck. They swiftly \u200dmake \u2062their \u200bway towards the control area, where they confront the crew \u2063members face-to-face.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200b Houthis issued \u2063a warning on Monday, declaring \u200dthat Israeli ships are now \u200bconsidered &#8220;legitimate\u200c targets.&#8221; \u2063Maj. Gen. Ali al Moshki, a Houthi military official, boldly stated on the group&#8217;s Al-Masirah \u200cTV station, &#8220;Israeli ships are legitimate targets for us\u2063 anywhere&#8230; and we will\u200b not\u2063 hesitate to take action.&#8221; Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdul-Salam further emphasized\u200c that this seizure is just &#8220;the beginning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>In recent weeks, U.S. \u200dNavy carriers stationed in the Middle East have intercepted missiles and \u2063drones from\u200b Yemen,\u2063 believed to be either targeting Israel or \u2064posing a direct threat\u2062 to U.S. forces. Last month, \u2063the USS Carney successfully \u200dintercepted \u200cthree cruise missiles and multiple drones, while the USS Thomas \u2062Hudner shot down a\u2063 drone that was approaching it. \u200dAdditionally, the Houthis shot down a U.S.\u200b MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Red Sea earlier\u2063 this month.<\/p>\n<p>As tensions\u2063 escalate in the region, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/at-least-100-killed-240-others-wounded-in-drone-attack-at-military-graduation-ceremony-in-syria\/\" title=\"Over 100 dead, 240 injured in Syria drone strike at military graduation.\">international community remains<\/a> on high alert, closely monitoring the actions of the Houthi rebels and \u2063their Iranian backers.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How can the international community effectively respond\u2064 to the seizure of the Galaxy Leader and ensure the security of maritime trade routes in the region?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  The \u2064recent capture of the Israeli-linked \u200bcargo\u200b ship by Yemen&#8217;s Houthi rebels has sent shockwaves\u200d through the international shipping\u200d community. The audacious mission, showcased in gripping video footage released by the rebels, has\u2064 raised concerns about the security of maritime trade routes in the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p>The Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran, claim to have \u200bhijacked the Bahamas-flagged car carrier Galaxy Leader, owned by Ray Car Carriers, \u200ddue to its ties with Israel. The rebels have also taken the entire crew of 25 people hostage, adding to the gravity of the situation.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that while the vessel is operated by a Japanese company, it has connections to Israeli businessman Abraham Ungar. This \u2063connection seems to have been \u2063the main motivation behind the seizure of the cargo ship. The rebels aim \u200bto send a strong message \u2063to Israel \u2064and its allies by targeting a vessel linked to Israeli interests.<\/p>\n<p>The seizure of the Galaxy Leader highlights the growing \u2064volatility and insecurity\u2062 in the waters surrounding Yemen. The ongoing conflict \u200cin the country has led to a power vacuum and allowed various armed groups, including Houthi rebels,\u200b to exploit the situation for their own gains. This incident\u2063 serves as a\u200b stark reminder of the urgent need \u200bfor regional and international efforts\u2062 to stabilize \u2063the situation in Yemen and ensure the security of maritime trade routes.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200dRed Sea is an essential waterway for global \u2063commerce, with thousands of vessels transiting through\u200c its \u2063waters every year. Any disruption to the smooth flow of trade\u200d in this \u2064region can have\u200b severe consequences\u200d for \u200bthe global\u200c economy. Therefore, it is imperative for the international community to take this incident seriously and respond with a coordinated effort to resolve the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The seizure of the Israeli-linked\u2062 cargo ship also raises concerns about the safety of international shipping \u2062in the region. It \u2062highlights the vulnerability\u200c of merchant vessels \u2062to piracy and hijackings, particularly in areas with ongoing conflicts \u200cand\u200d political\u2062 unrest. \u2064Ship owners and\u200c operators, as \u200cwell as crew members, must be extra vigilant and take necessary precautions to mitigate such risks.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, this incident underscores the need for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-store-adds-barriers-to-combat-recent-wave-of-smash-and-grab-thefts\/\" title=\"California Store Adds Barriers to Combat Recent Wave of Smash-and-Grab Thefts\">enhanced security measures<\/a> and cooperation among \u200dregional and \u2063international naval forces to combat maritime threats in the \u2064Red Sea. Efforts to counter piracy and ensure the safety of shipping lanes must be intensified to prevent such incidents from recurring.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, the \u2062Houthi rebels&#8217;\u2064 capture of an Israeli-linked cargo\u2063 ship in the\u200d Red Sea has raised \u200dconcerns about the security of\u2063 maritime trade routes and highlighted \u200cthe need for immediate action. This\u2063 incident serves \u200cas a reminder of the volatile situation in\u2064 Yemen and the growing risks faced by merchant vessels operating in the region. It is crucial for the international community \u200dto work together to stabilize Yemen and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/outgoing-border-patrol-chief-calls-for-more-wall-construction\/\" title=\"Border Patrol Chief urges increased wall construction.\">enhance security measures<\/a> to safeguard the integrity of global trade.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yemen&#8217;s Houthi rebels have released video footage the group said is of their successful attempt to seize an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Red Sea over the weekend. The Iranian-backed rebels said it hijacked the Bahamas-flagged car carrier Galaxy Leader, which is owned by Ray Car Carriers, over its connection to Israel, and they took<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2104245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2104244","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2104244","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2104244"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2104244\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2104245"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2104244"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2104244"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2104244"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}