The Houthis is a rebel based group in Yemen.  A ship in the Gulf of Aden was recently attacked, although no damage was caused, this attack is suspected to be from the Yemeni rebel group. This rebel group has done similar attacks in the past, dirubting shipping in the area. The US military has targeted this rebels group with airstrikes, destroying their drones. The Houthis have been attacking and targeting ships since November in response to the conflict between Isreal and Palestine; although the ships were not directly linked Isreal or the USA.

This situation highlights the continuous conflict in the Middle East, maritime security concerns, and the use of military actions in response to threats. The connection is made between the rebel attacks on the ships and their motive to presure Isreal on the Gaza conflict. My takeaway the regional dynamics are unpredictable with many stakeholders competing for protecting their interests. Moving forward it is likely that efforts to adderss the causes of conflicts, like political instability, will be important in preventing future problems.

The importance of this artcle is lies in the coverage of the continuous conflicts going on in the Middle East and their impact on maritime security. It also informs readers about the recent attacks in the Gulf of Aden. It impacts many parties such as, shipping crews, reginal goverments, and international actors that are involved in the regions stability and security.

Link : https://apnews.com/article/yemen-houthi-rebel-attack-israel-hamas-war-bf077f026a9f177ec87f4131d695cafc

• Mayssa Alaweni