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Cargo ships are seen at Israel's Haifa commercial shipping port in the Mediterranean Sea on December 13, 2023. In solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, Yemen's Houthis are warning that they will target cargo vessels sailing through the Red Sea if they are heading for Israeli ports, regardless of their nationality.
In solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, Yemen's Houthis are warning that they will target cargo vessels headed for Israeli ports.

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  • More shipping companies have announced they will suspend journeys through the Red Sea.
  • Yemen's Houthi rebels are escalating attacks and have threatened to target ships headed for Israel.
  • Western governments are acting to try and prevent the attacks.

Escalating Houthi rebel attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea are increasing fears that global supply chains could be severely disrupted.

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