Tensions in the Middle East have escalated, and Israeli-related ships are facing serious threats. Recently, an Israeli merchant ship sailing in the Indian Ocean was attacked by Iranian drones. Meanwhile, in the Red Sea, the Japanese-operated, Israeli-owned merchant ship Galaxy Leader was directly seized by the Houthis. The Houthis have even openly stated that they will target Israel, which not only involves Israeli merchant ships, but could also affect US and Western ships associated with Israel.
Given Israel's relationship with the United States and the West, as well as the global influence of the Jewish community, many countries have to take this very seriously. Against this background, some ships had to make detours for safety, especially in the Red Sea region. According to Reuters, with attacks on the rise in parts of the Middle East, the detour of ships not only increases costs, but also requires higher war risk premiums.
As a result, even though the world's 10th largest container shipping company, Israel ZM, has announced a change of course away from the Red Sea, with some ships still taking the risk to continue sailing. Recently, a British merchant ship was hit by a Houthi drone attack, and then the United States and Israel** fired back at the attackers.
A British merchant ship was attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea, and the US-Israeli escort failed to stop it Recently, a British merchant ship was attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea. Despite the escorts, British merchant ships were attacked, showing that the Houthis did not take the United States and Israel into account, and that they carried out direct attacks on merchant ships.
The attack also shows that the Houthis' aim is not only to put pressure on Israel on the battlefield, but also to put pressure on the energy war and cut off the illusions of the United States and Western countries. In addition, Israel's spending on funds in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is staggering, spending $51 billion in just two months, which is a huge blow to the Israeli economy. Overall, the Houthi actions have put a lot of pressure on Israel, the United States, and Western countries.