Gaza, Red Sea and Houthi

Red Sea Risks Remain High Despite Gaza Truce and Houthi Ceasefire
Despite a ceasefire in Gaza and assurances from Yemen's Houthi rebels to scale back attacks on international vessels in the Red Sea, major shipping companies remain hesitant to resume using the Suez Canal due to ongoing security concerns.
US ships return to Red Sea amid Gaza ceasefire
U.S. ships are returning to the Red Sea following promises from Yemen’s Houthi rebels to abstain from attacks on American and British vessels. The pledge, which comes after more than a year of shipping traffic disruption on a major international trade route,
Houthis to halt Israel, Red Sea attacks if Gaza truce comes into force
Houthi rebels have backed the Gaza ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas, with the Yemeni group’s spokesperson saying they will halt their military operations against Israel as well as commercial ships in the Red Sea if the truce comes into force on Sunday.
Red Sea crisis: supply chain issues set to continue despite Gaza ceasefire
Supply chains have had to deal with higher shipping costs, product delivery delays, and increased carbon emissions as a result of this diversion. The Gaza ceasefire gave some hope that the disruption would finally end. But shipping lines will not hurry back to the region until long-term security is guaranteed.
Yemen’s Houthis signal they’ll now limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to Israeli ships
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have signaled they will limit their attacks in the Red Sea corridor to only Israeli-affiliated ships as a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip takes hold.
Ship fire in Red Sea not linked to Houthi attacks, maritime center says
A fire aboard the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia on Tuesday was not linked to Houthi attacks, the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Joint Maritime Information Center said on Wednesday.
More Ships May Return to the Red Sea if Houthis Hold Their Fire
Shipping companies expressed caution about using the shorter route between Asia and Europe that many ships have avoided for more than a year.
Houthis to Limit Red Sea Attacks to Israeli Ships Amid Gaza Ceasefire
Yemen's Houthis have indicated they will restrict their Red Sea attacks to vessels linked with Israel amid a ceasefire in Gaza.
Yemen’s Houthis free crew of Red Sea cargo ship after 14 months in captivity
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi movement has released the crew of a cargo ship more than a year after its fighters hijacked the vessel in the Red Sea, as part of its campaign of attacks in support of Hamas in its war against Israel.
Houthi Threat on Red Sea Shipping Still ‘Conditional’ Despite Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
Despite recently touting a Suez route, Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) said it will stick to Cape of Good Hope until further notice.
Crew Abandon HK-Flagged Container Ship in Red Sea After Fire, Sources Say
The crew of the Hong Kong-flagged ASL Bauhinia have abandoned the container ship in the Red Sea after it caught fire on Tuesday, two maritime sources said, adding the cause of the incident was not immediately clear.
French shipping giant CMA CGM to keep avoiding Red Sea
French shipping and logistics group CMA CGM will continue to avoid the Red Sea even though it considers the region is more ...
Israel says eight hostages are dead, as hundreds of thousands of Gazans head north on foot
Israel says an updated list from Hamas "matches Israeli intelligence" - meaning 18 hostages are still to be released in the ...
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The Eastern Mediterranean is heating twice as fast as the global average – report
Research finds sea level rising almost 40% faster than global average, water is saltier, and invasive species comprise more ...
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What shippers should know about ocean carrier alliance changes in 2025
Here’s what you need to know as ocean carrier alliances prepare to deploy new and reorganized container services.
How Trump’s suggestion to ‘clean out’ Gaza sent shockwaves through the Middle East
Hundreds of thousands of civilians returned to the northern Gaza Strip this week after checkpoints were reopened in line with ...
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Report blasts state oil company for not addressing problems in Eilat-Ashkelon line
State comptroller says Europe Asia Pipeline Company gave out bonuses during year of oil leak, criticizes government for ...
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Crew of USS Stockdale Shot Down Houthi Drones with 5-Inch Gun, Says Admiral
Sailors with USS Stockdale (DDG-106) used the destroyer’s five-inch gun to shoot down a Houthi uncrewed aerial vehicle, the ...
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Middle East live updates: Israel gives UNRWA 48 hours to cease operations
The White House announced Sunday that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon will be extended until Feb.18. Lebanon, Israel and the U.S. will also begin negotiations for the return of Lebanese ...