The drones caused damage in the towns of Avadon and Manarah, and triggered fires in various locations in the Galilee. While the IDF initially reported no injuries, there were conflicting accounts about the impact of the attack
The maritime agency reported that the vessel survived five missile strikes, and the Houthis also targeted three other ships, including two in the Mediterranean in solidarity with Palestinians amidst the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas
The attack, which underscores rising tensions in the region, marks the second such incident targeting Red Sea shipping in recent weeks. The Tutor, a Liberian-flagged vessel operated by a Greek company, succumbed to a dual-pronged assault by Houthi forces utilizing drone boats
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the ship sustained a breach, allowing water into the engine room, causing loss of control. Initial reports suggest a smaller vessel rammed the Tutor's rear before an "unknown projectile" struck it from the air
Despite the damage inflicted, the ship continued its voyage with no injuries reported among its crew. The Norderney is managed by Sunship Schiffahrtskontor, which has also not issued a statement
According to reports from a British maritime agency and the US military's Central Command (CENTCOM), the attacks occurred on Monday, with one Greek commercial vessel, the MV Cyclades, among the targets
The attack on the Barbados-flagged vessel, True Confidence, marks the first reported fatalities since the Iran-aligned Yemeni group initiated strikes against shipping in one of the world’s busiest maritime routes
This incident came amid heightened military activity, with the US military confirming the interception of two unmanned aerial vehicles over the southern Red Sea on Sunday
This revelation contradicts initial claims made by Houthi sources on Monday, asserting the sinking of the ship, marking a significant turn in the ongoing series of maritime assaults plaguing the region since November
Houthis, a rebel group controlling much of the country, have purportedly threatened to sabotage crucial undersea communication cables running through the Red Sea
Centcom reported that the strikes targeted a land-attack cruise missile and four anti-ship missiles that were poised for launch against ships in the Red Sea. This move follows joint US-UK strikes on Houthi targets a day earlier
Yemen's Houthi rebels have declared that Russian and Chinese ships navigating the Red Sea will not face any threats, with prominent leader Mohammed al-Bukhaiti going so far as to pledge "the safe passage of these ships"
The incident unfolded as air raid sirens echoed through Eilat, followed by reported explosions in the vicinity. The Israeli military confirmed its activation of defensive measures, including the firing of an interceptor missile in response to the attack
The drones caused damage in the towns of Avadon and Manarah, and triggered fires in various locations in the Galilee. While the IDF initially reported no injuries, there were conflicting accounts about the impact of the attack
The annual festival, a significant cultural event in Jordan, is being held in the ancient Roman theater of the Jerash archaeological site, drawing attention to the region's rich historical heritage. The opening night of the festival was marked by a captivating performance that captivated the audience against the backdrop of the grand Roman theater
The encounter, which took place two days before the official opening ceremony of the Games, saw a strong turnout of Israeli and French Jewish supporters waving Israeli flags and making their presence felt in the stands
