Red Sea Attacks: Houthis Sink Ship, Kill, and “Kidnap” Crew
Following an attack by the Houthis near Yemen, ten people have been rescued from the Red Sea, while several others are believed to be held captive by the rebel group. The Houthis claimed responsibility for the attack on the commercial bulk carrier Eternity C, which resulted in three fatalities and the sinking of the ship. The crew consisted of 21 Filipinos, one Russian, and a three-person security team, with the Houthis asserting they targeted the vessel due to its alleged destination of the Israeli port of Eilat. This attack marks the second sinking this week, fueling concerns of a shipping crisis on a crucial trade route, as the Houthis vow to continue targeting ships with alleged ties to Israel until the conflict in Gaza ends.
John Q. Hosedrinker