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Although the Houthis have shown great combat capability in previous conflicts, the United States has decided to attack them fiercely. Undeterred, however, the Houthis have declared that they will go to war with the United States and involve its allies. In recent incidents, the Houthis attacked a number of vessels, including a chemical and oil carrier known as the Atlantic Swan and a vessel of the Mediterranean Shipping Company. The United States, frustrated by the Houthi provocations, eventually launched a strike on the Houthi vessels, resulting in the deaths of several crew members. This is the first time since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict that the US military has directly engaged in a head-on confrontation with the Houthis, and it also indicates that the United States has stood on the side of Israel and has become a direct participant in the conflict.
After the Houthis declared that attacking state ships linked to the U.S. escort mission was a legitimate goal, a number of transport companies decided to stop shipments to Israel. These companies, such as MSC, CMACGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, have opted for detours of the Red Sea lanes, with detours becoming the best strategy to keep their vessels safe. This is a serious problem for Israel, as fewer ships will have a serious impact on Israel's economy and**, especially for goods exported to Europe. As an important shipping lane, the Red Sea plays an important role in transporting oil to the world, and if ships cannot dock in Israel, the oil will be severely affected. However, at this time, the United States took the opportunity to take advantage of the situation to urge European ships to import the United States, and promised to send the United States Navy to guard the whole process, which will further increase the export volume of the United States.
As one of the richest and most powerful non-state actors in the Middle East, the Houthis have demonstrated great economic and military strength. They have a large army of soldiers, a rich ** and a large ** stock, have many years of combat experience, and especially excel in air defense. Therefore, if Israel and the United States choose to clash head-on with the Houthis, the cost will be enormous. In response to this, the United States created a combined maritime fleet, consisting of more than a dozen countries, designed to strike at the Houthis. However, neither the navigation escort mission nor the strike operation achieved the desired effect and could not fundamentally eliminate the power of the Houthis. At present, Israel faces international humanitarian condemnation, while at the same time must avoid fighting on two fronts and bear additional economic pressure. Therefore, in order to resolve tensions in the Red Sea region, it is necessary to return to the root of the problem, namely, to conclude an agreement on a long-term ceasefire and the provision of humanitarian assistance as soon as possible.
China is not involved in U.S. escort operations, and the Houthis appreciate China's efforts to mediate the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, so the likelihood of an attack is unlikely. However, China is not the only ship at sea, so there is still a risk of being hit by mistake. Chinese shipping giant COSCO has decided to call at an Israeli port due to safety concerns. COSCO controls 52% shipping capacity, this decision will seriously affect Israel's ** exchanges with the Far East. If all ships are unable to dock in Israel, Israel's economy and** will be hit hard, especially for Europe, which is Israel's largest export market and second largest import**. If European ships are unable to travel to Israel, Israeli exports will not be able to be delivered to Europe, and imports will be reduced, resulting in supply-demand imbalances and prices**.
The decision of the United States and further provocations by the Houthis have led to a growing tension in the Red Sea region. The decision of COSCO and other transport companies to call at Israeli ports has further exacerbated Israel's predicament and will deal a serious blow to its economy and **. At the same time, as an important shipping lane, the Red Sea plays an important role in oil, and its tensions will also have an impact on global oil. Resolving tensions in the Red Sea region requires a return to the Gaza Strip and an agreement on a long-term ceasefire and the provision of humanitarian assistance as soon as possible. For China, despite not being directly involved in the conflict, it is still necessary to pay attention to the situation in the Red Sea region and take security measures to ensure the safety of shipping.
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