The Houthis have launched another assault on Israel, this time targeting a merchant ship loaded with chemicals, which was attacked and caused a fire. The attack once again demonstrated the strength and determination of the Houthis. According to the Houthi statement, they believe that any ship heading for Israel is a legitimate target, and the attacking vessel allegedly rejected warnings from the Houthis. The Houthis decided to take action and fired ** missiles at the ship. The attack further exacerbated the plight of the southern Israeli port of Eilat, where few merchant ships were able to reach the port and the port's profits plummeted.
The Houthi actions are not only a direct attack on Israel, but also a blockade of Israeli shipping. They believe that if Israel does not stop its indiscriminate bombardment of the Gaza Strip and does not allow humanitarian aid to enter Gaza, then they will cut off Israel's Red Sea route. The Houthis exert pressure and retaliate against Israel by attacking Israeli-linked vessels. Although this simple and crude method is direct, it has achieved some results.
The Houthi attack once again demonstrated to the world their strength and determination. They have taken a more direct approach to Israel and have gone beyond the Gaza Strip attacks. By blocking Israel's Red Sea route, the Houthis are putting substantial economic pressure on Israel.
After this attack, almost no merchant ships were able to reach the port of Eilat in southern Israel. Gideon Gorber, an officer at the Port of Eilat, confirmed that the port's profits have fallen by 80 to 85 percent. This has undoubtedly had a significant impact on Israel's economy. The actions of the Houthis have not only caused direct losses to Israel, but also made Israel feel the pressure and threat from the Houthis.
There is a clear purpose behind the Houthi actions. They believe that the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip has been indiscriminate, causing extensive loss of life and property. They hope to send a clear message to Israel by blocking Israeli air routes: stop the bombardment of Gaza and allow humanitarian aid to enter.
By blocking Israeli shipping, the Houthis have exerted tremendous pressure on Israel, making Israel feel threatened by its most dangerous enemies. However, countries around the world have shown hesitation and a wait-and-see attitude towards the Houthi action.
In the aftermath of the Houthi attacks, countries around the world have convened to discuss how to respond to the Houthi actions. However, few countries have taken concrete action beyond rhetorical condemnation and solidarity. Some Arab countries discussed with great enthusiasm at the meeting, but failed to work out effective countermeasures. They do not want to offend the United States or lose their prestige in the Arab world, so they have been slow to act.
In contrast, the Houthis acted more decisively and resolutely. They did not hesitate to act against Israel, making Israel feel the real pressure by blocking Israeli shipping. This resolute action by the Houthis has also made countries around the world realize that the Houthis are not only enemies of Israel, but also a force to be taken seriously.
Through the analysis of this incident, it can be seen that the Houthi ban on Israeli shipping has become their most severe blow to Israel. The Houthis have exerted direct and effective pressure on Israel, making it feel threatened by them.
The Houthi actions not only pose a threat to Israel militarily, but also have a significant impact on Israel economically. By blocking Israel's Red Sea routes, the Houthis have made it impossible for merchant ships to reach Israeli ports, seriously affecting Israel's economic interests. This series of actions has further exacerbated Israel's predicament, forcing it to confront a formidable enemy.
The Houthis' actions against Israel also reflect the Houthis' genuine support for the Palestinians. They exert direct pressure on Israel in the hope of gaining more rights and dignity for the Palestinians. The Houthi actions were simple and crude, but they were very forceful. This approach coincides with the common saying in Western society, "an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth".
In this incident, the Houthis demonstrated their strength and determination, and also attracted the attention of countries around the world. The Houthi blockade of Israeli shipping has put Israel under deep pressure and, to a certain extent, garnered more support and attention for the Palestinians. The world needs to pay more attention to the just cause of the Palestinians, and it also needs more strength to fight with the Houthis for the rights and interests of the Palestinians.