Israeli media revealed that an agreement had been signed to build a land bridge between the ports of Dubai and the occupied port of Haifa.
Israeli media revealed that an agreement had been signed to build a land bridge between the ports of Dubai and the occupied port of Haifa. The purpose of the agreement, as claimed, is to “avoid the threat of closure of sea lanes by Yemen.”
This development shows that the occupation forces need support from regional allies and coordination with the United Arab Emirates and “Israel.”
Earlier, Israeli media reported that the UAE was the country most concerned about Yemen’s support for Palestine.
It is noteworthy that Sanaa supports the Palestinian resistance movement against invasion and reiterates its commitment to the safety of waterways and shipping navigation. He stressed that until “Israel” ceases its war in the Gaza Strip, military operations carried out by the country will only target Israeli vessels.
Israeli media have previously reported that the occupation forces have ordered several countries, including Britain and Japan, to create an “international navy, which they claim will ensure freedom of navigation in the Bab el-Mandab Strait.” It was revealed that he had made a formal request.
The request came after Yemeni forces targeted two Israeli ships in response to Israel’s invasion of the Gaza Strip.
Red Sea Maritime Task Force
White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said Monday that the United States is in talks with “other countries” to create a maritime task force in the Red Sea, aimed at ensuring the safe passage of commercial shipping. He said that
“We are in talks with other countries about a type of maritime force that would involve partner countries’ ships, along with the United States, to ensure the safe passage of ships in the Red Sea. Those discussions are ongoing as we speak. “I don’t think so.” There’s nothing to officially announce,” Sullivan said at a press conference.
As expressed by the Israel Institute for National Security Studies, Israel’s concerns regarding the navigation of its vessels in the Red Sea and related matters are growing.
footage of #Yemen The military seizes an Israeli-owned ship #Galaxy Leaderin #Red Sea yesterday. pic.twitter.com/AjKWido2OA
— Al Mayadeen English (@MayadeenEnglish) November 20, 2023
Route change from the Red Sea
Of the shipping companies operating in Israel, ZIM said it would incur a significant financial burden due to the “approximately 30 days of voyage costs and the additional cost of extra fuel” and decided to change the route of its ships to avoid crossing the Red Sea. Decided to change. It is consumed for the journey around Africa and back without passing through the Suez Canal. ”
Last Sunday, Yemeni military spokesman Brigadier General Yahya Salih announced the launch of a naval operation targeting two Israeli warships in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The targets were the United Explorer and Number Nine. The operation follows the renewed occupation force invasion of the Gaza Strip last Friday.
Shortly before the ceasefire took effect, an Israeli ship was targeted and set on fire in the Arabian Sea, north of the Indian Ocean.
Read more: US special envoy to Yemen in the Gulf secures new safe passage for Israeli ships
Yemen ready to target Israeli-linked vessels
On November 19, the Yemeni navy successfully captured the Israeli-owned ship Galaxy Leader with 52 people on board in the deep waters of the Red Sea, potentially leading to the cancellation of shipping lines to the occupied territories. Concerns have grown.
Ansar Allah spokesman Yahya Salih said the military would target all ships owned and operated by Israeli companies or flying the Israeli flag, and urged countries to force crews on such ships. He called on the people who were carrying out the attack to withdraw.
In the same context, a Yemeni military official revealed: Al Mayadeen Yemeni forces had earlier prepared to target any Israeli shipping, whether in the Red Sea or elsewhere where the enemy would not expect it.
“Our military intends to target all Israeli vessels, regardless of whether they are heading to occupied Palestine or not,” the official said.
Read more: Yemen does not hesitate to target Israeli ships in Red Sea: Sally