According to reports, an Israeli cargo ship was recently attacked by a drone while sailing in the Indian Ocean, causing the ship to be instantaneous. Fortunately, no crew members were injured. The cargo ship flew the Maltese flag, but in fact the owner was an Israeli billionaire. A U.S. Department of Defense claimed that the attack was caused by a bomb carried by an Iranian-made Witness-136 drone. The drone picked up the signal of the target ship from about 1,000 kilometers away and successfully launched a precision attack. Although the ship turned off the automatic identification system to avoid being targeted, this did not protect it from drones. This attack was not just the first incident to suffer to its own cargo ship.
With the increasing development of technology, the use of drones has become more and more widespread. As a kind of aircraft that does not require human pilot, UAVs have high maneuverability and concealment, and can complete accurate attack missions without being detected. As a result, drone attacks are becoming more and more frequent in the field of international shipping. Although countries have adopted a series of safety measures, such as turning on automatic identification systems, these measures do not fully guarantee the safety of ships. This is especially the case for Israeli cargo ships, which have long been in bitter dispute with hostile forces in the vicinity.
The attack followed the hijacking of a cargo ship by Yemen's Houthi rebels sailing the Red Sea. The hijacking of the "Galaxy Leader" was filmed by the Houthis, ** showing one group of armed men tracking and observing the target ship in a speedboat, while another group of personnel landed directly on the deck of the ship through ***, and then took control of the entire ship and all the crew. The Houthi attack on the cargo ship was mainly because they believed that it belonged to Israel. Israel, however, denied this, and said that the vessel was owned by a British company and operated by a Japanese company. Although it was a misunderstanding, the incident showed the determination of the Houthis to oppose the Israeli army.
The Houthis are an armed opposition group in Yemen that has a long-standing hostile relationship with Israel. The Houthis have tried to seize power in Yemen by force, while Israel has been supporting Yemen** in its fight against the Houthis. This opposition has led to tensions between the two sides, and the Houthis will target Israeli cargo ships. The hijacking shows that the Houthis have the capability to attack Israeli cargo ships, which will have a serious impact on the safety of shipping in the Red Sea and other waters.
These attacks and hijackings have raised concerns about the safety of Israeli cargo ships in the Red Sea and other waters. The Red Sea is one of the main shipping lanes for international shipping, and Israeli cargo ships need to pass through it to reach other areas. If an Israeli cargo ship chooses to detour to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa for safety, it will face a huge time and money cost. In addition, there may be insurance companies that are reluctant to insure Israeli cargo ships, which will further affect the shipping business. Some have suggested that Israel and the United States could send a cargo escort to Israel, but this approach faces multiple challenges, including insufficient numbers and high risks.
Attacks by anti-Israel forces such as Iran and the Houthis show that they are beginning to use advanced technology and asymmetric warfare to counter Israel. Traditionally, Israel has an advantage in the Middle East with its advanced equipment and military strength, but now anti-Israeli forces are using drones, tunnel warfare and other means to counter Israel. These new tactics pose an unprecedented challenge for Israel to take effective measures to protect the safety of its own shipping. In addition to sending ** escorts, intelligence gathering and sharing, as well as greater cooperation with other countries to address these threats, can be enhanced. At the same time, Israel can also strengthen its own technology research and development to develop more advanced defense systems to defend against new threats such as drones.
The international community has expressed its concern and condemnation of the attack on the Israeli cargo ship. Israel blames Iran for being behind the attack and calls on the international community to take action to stop Iran's malign actions. The United States also issued a statement saying that it would closely monitor the incident and expressed support for Israel to take necessary measures to protect the safety of its own shipping. In addition, some countries have also expressed their support for Israel and expressed their willingness to cooperate with Israel to jointly deal with threats from Iran and other forces.
Iran is Israel's main regional rival and has always supported Israel's hostile forces. Iran's attack was seen as an attempt to exert pressure and retaliate against Israel. The international community has been paying close attention to Iran's human rights issues and regional conflicts, and has adopted a series of sanctions. However, Iran's activities in regional conflicts continue to occur, leading to continued instability in the region. In response to the attack on the Israeli cargo ship, the international community should increase pressure on Iran and other relevant forces, and at the same time strengthen cooperation to jointly maintain regional peace and security.