The Yemeni Houthis have declared that they have “banned” the vessels associated with Israel, the US, and the UK from sailing in the surrounding waters, as the rebels are seeking to reinforce the military campaign, which they say is in support of the Palestinians based in Gaza. The Houthi Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center sent formal notices of the ban to shipping insurers and companies that are operational in the region on Thursday; Reuters quoted a statement saying,
The Houthi...