Some regard the #Houthi missiles and drones as symbolic displays of solidarity designed for a domestic Yemeni audience. However, international alarm grew on Sunday when in a sophisticated helicopter raid Houthi fighters hijacked the #GalaxyLeader. The 25-strong crew of the Japanese-managed ship, which includes 17 #Filipinos, had been on a journey from #Egypt to #India. #SaudiArabia

Houthi attacks on #Israel jeopardise Saudi peace efforts in #Yemen
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/24/houthi-attacks-on-israel-jeopardise-saudi-peace-efforts-in-yemen

#Japan’s top government spokesperson #says the country is appealing to #Yemen’s #Houthis who have captured a cargo ship in the southern #RedSea and is seeking the help of Saudi, Omani and Iranian authorities to work towards the swift release of the vessel and its crew.

#GalaxyLeader is owned by a company registered under Isle of Man-headquartered Ray Car Carriers, which is a unit of #TelAviv-incorporated Ray Shipping. #Israel
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2023/nov/19/israel-hamas-war-live-15-dead-in-central-and-southern-gaza-attacks-say-palestinians?page=with:block-655ac1828f0860fe3d217974#block-655ac1828f0860fe3d217974

According to the officials, at around 1 p.m. Sunday local time, a helicopter hovered over the #GalaxyLeader, a Japanese-owned and Bahamian-flagged ship, and several armed individuals rappelled down to the deck. #Yemen #Houthis #Israel

Militants believed to be Houthi rebels use helicopter to seize Japanese tanker in #RedSea
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/militants-believed-houthi-rebels-use-helicopter-seize-japanese-tanker-rcna125883