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News and updates about Red Sea

A message to the Houthis:

Israeli Navy corvettes set sail for Red Sea

A flotilla of new Sa'ar-6 warships has set sail to the Red Sea after repeated attacks against Israel by the Houthis in Yemen.

Israeli Navy corvettes set sail for Red Sea

Yemen:

Cruise missile fired by Houthis strikes commercial tanker

Fire breaks out in vessel which was attacked. Crew not hurt. Houthis: We will be making an important statement in the coming hours.

Cruise missile fired by Houthis strikes commercial tanker

US national security adviser:

'We're working on appropriate action in response to Houthis'

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan: The Houthis are the ones with their finger on the trigger but Iran is responsible.

'We're working on appropriate action in response to Houthis'

US threatens to respond after ships attacked in Red Sea

CENTCOM says Houthi rebels attacked three commercial vessels in the Red Sea, promises “appropriate responses”.

US threatens to respond after ships attacked in Red Sea

Iran denies involvement in attacks on ships in Yemen

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman rejects claims Iran was involved in attacks on Israeli-linked vessels in the Red Sea.

Iran denies involvement in attacks on ships in Yemen

Herzog:

'Iran and its proxies are attacking international order'

Herzog comments on hijacking by Yemen’s Houthi rebels of a cargo ship in the Red Sea.

'Iran and its proxies are attacking international order'

Watch:

How Houthi rebels hijacked cargo ship in the Red Sea

Footage shows Houthis using helicopter, dozens of armed men, to capture Galaxy Leader vessel.

How Houthi rebels hijacked cargo ship in the Red Sea

Saudi Media:

Houthi rebels hijacked an 'Israeli' cargo ship in the Red Sea

The IDF has clarified that the ship was not Israeli, and was manned by an international crew.

Houthi rebels hijacked an 'Israeli' cargo ship in the Red Sea

Defense Ministry reveals:

Watch this week's operational 'Arrow' interception

Defense Min. releases footage of operational 'Arrow' intercept conducted over Red Sea.

Watch this week's operational 'Arrow' interception

US Navy shoots down drone in southern Red Sea

USS Thomas Hudner shoots down the drone, which originated in Yemen. Houthis suspected of being responsible.

US Navy shoots down drone in southern Red Sea

For the first time:

'Arrow 3' conducts successful operational interception

"Arrow 3" interceptor used operationally for the first time, successfully intercepts a target fired at Israel in the Red Sea region.

'Arrow 3' conducts successful operational interception

In face of threat from Yemen:

Israeli Navy missile boats arrive in Red Sea area

Following threats from Yemenite Houthis, Israeli Navy sends missile boats towards Red Sea.

Israeli Navy missile boats arrive in Red Sea area

Following nighttime intercept, Eilat mayor imposes restrictions

Middle schools in Eilat will not hold in-person studies, Eilat mayor says.

Following nighttime intercept, Eilat mayor imposes restrictions

The second time in one day:

IDF intercepts aerial threat south of Eilat

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the city and seeing the trail of a missile interception in the sky.

IDF intercepts aerial threat south of Eilat

IAF thwarts Houthi attack on southern Israel

In first since war began, IAF uses 'Arrow' system to intercept missile aimed towards Israeli territory.

IAF thwarts Houthi attack on southern Israel

Houthis likely responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat

Hezam al-Asad, member of Houthi movement's political bureau, hints his organization is responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat.

Houthis likely responsible for UAV launched towards Eilat

Sirens in Eilat:

Hostile aircraft shot down over Red Sea outside Israel's borders

Sirens sound in Eilat and nearby areas, due to suspected aircraft infiltration, IDF carries out successful intercept over Red Sea.

Hostile aircraft shot down over Red Sea outside Israel's borders

IDF thwarts aerial threat in the area of the Red Sea

IAF forces intercepted hostile targets in the area of the Red Sea on Friday morning.

IDF thwarts aerial threat in the area of the Red Sea

US Navy publishes footage of missile interception in Red Sea

Several cruise missiles and UAVs launched by the Houthi faction in Yemen were intercepted by a US warship.

US Navy publishes footage of missile interception in Red Sea

Dolphins save swimmer from shark attack in Red Sea

Man swimming off Egyptian coast recounts how mako shark bit him 5 times before a pod of bottlenose dolphins scared it off.

Dolphins save swimmer from shark attack in Red Sea

Egypt:

Russian man killed in Red Sea shark attack

Tiger shark filmed attacking man at Egyptian beach, dragging him underwater.

Russian man killed in Red Sea shark attack

Israeli researchers warn deadly epidemic threatens coral reefs

Studies from Tel Aviv University reveal epidemic is killing off a species key to the survival of coral reefs in the Red Sea, Mediterranean.

Israeli researchers warn deadly epidemic threatens coral reefs

The message of Nachshon, the hero of the Red Sea crossing

From Shvi'i shel Pesach to Yom Ha'atzmaut to Shavuot, there is a theme for us to emulate as we leave the Pesach season: Nachshon's faith.

The message of Nachshon, the hero of the Red Sea crossing

'And they had faith in Hashem and in Moshe, His servant'

Hashem has His sometimes hidden ways to vanquish His enemies and exact revenge upon them.

'And they had faith in Hashem and in Moshe, His servant'

When the Left becomes Right

“Right” and “left” symbolize, respectively, God’s traits of kindness and strict justice.

When the Left becomes Right

Jewish History is a study of the future

“Moses and the Children of Israel Will Sing...”

Jewish History is a study of the future

Beshalach: A woman's poem?

Women are those who welcomed the men returning from battle in ancient times.

Beshalach: A woman's poem?

Two enemies, two strategies

There is a difference  between how we behave as individual Jews and when we are a nation that is fighting for its’ land.

Two enemies, two strategies

Eretz Yisrael in the parasha: The Song of the Sea

What brought the Israelites to think of Eretz Yisrael and the Beit Hamikdash in the Song of the Sea, when they have just been rescued?

Eretz Yisrael in the parasha: The Song of the Sea

Israel, US, conclude 'Noble Rose' joint maritime exercise

From the depths of the Red Sea: Joint exercise of the Israeli Navy missile ship flotilla & Shayetet 13 alongside United States Navy forces.

Israel, US, conclude 'Noble Rose' joint maritime exercise

Steps toward normalization?

Agreement reached with Saudis on Red Sea islands, airspace

Speaking from Jeddah, Biden announces two agreements with Saudi Arabia which are considered to be steps towards normalization with Israel.

Agreement reached with Saudis on Red Sea islands, airspace

Watch: Navy exercise in the Red Sea

Submarine and missile boat training exercise in Red Sed Sea draws to a close.

Watch: Navy exercise in the Red Sea

The endless movements of the Torah

The Torah is a compilation of music that speaks to every person individually on their own level.

 The endless movements of the Torah

Learning greatness from Moses

The Song at the Red Sea and the Song of the Well.

Learning greatness from Moses

Unique Red Sea coral reef expected to be among last to survive

Two Bar-Ilan University doctoral students among five Israelis and Jordanians awarded research grants by the Red Sea Reef Foundation.

Unique Red Sea coral reef expected to be among last to survive

Researchers: A slight cold spell may cause coral reefs to bleach

Global warming: Northern Red Sea corals live close to the threshold of resistance to cold temperatures.

Researchers: A slight cold spell may cause coral reefs to bleach

Iran: We will respond to attack on our ship in the Red Sea

Iranian Armed Forces spokesman: Iran will respond to attack on the Saviz ship once it uncovers the source.

Iran: We will respond to attack on our ship in the Red Sea

Report: Israel notified US it attacked Iranian vessel in Red Sea

American official tells New York Times the Israelis called the attack a retaliation for earlier Iranian strikes on Israeli vessels.

Report: Israel notified US it attacked Iranian vessel in Red Sea

Mysterious attack in the Red Sea

Intelligence ship linked to Iran's Revolutionary Guards reportedly attacked off coast of Yemen.

Mysterious attack in the Red Sea

The seventh day of Pesach's theme of Jewish unity

At the Red Sea, all the Jews sang the same words together.

The seventh day of Pesach's theme of Jewish unity

What is the strategic importance of the Nile River for Israel?

Dore Gold on the strategic importance of the Nile River and the politics of the Red Sea.

What is the strategic importance of the Nile River for Israel?

Going above and beyond the basics

Buy a beautiful kiddush cup, a special mezuzah - spend as much as you can on serving G-d. This is learned from the crossing of the Red Sea.

Going above and beyond the basics

The Reed Sea split - for what?

Why did Hashem need to split the sea so dramatically after the Ten Plagues? Wasn't there another way?

The Reed Sea split - for what?

Waiting through the night

Faith and Faithfulness amidst and through a "long night".Then and now.

Waiting through the night

Watch: Shark surprises Eilat bathers

Unexpected visitor surprises bathers at Eilat's Village Beach.

Watch: Shark surprises Eilat bathers

Red Sea explosion sets Iranian oil tanker on fire

Oil leaks into Red Sea after tanker explodes, reports say crew is 'safe.'

Red Sea explosion sets Iranian oil tanker on fire

Saving Israel's coral reefs - with a hammer and chisel

Marine ecologists aim to save Israeli coral reefs by relocating them to safer waters.

Saving Israel's coral reefs - with a hammer and chisel

Red Sea countries to launch coral reef joint research center

Red Sea Transnational Research Center will include partners from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Eritrea, Sudan, Yemen, Israel, and Djibouti.

Red Sea countries to launch coral reef joint research center

Hollywood dives deep into 1980s Israeli spy 'resort' in Sudan

New film recounts secret Mossad operation to rescue Ethiopian Jews via secret outpost on Sudanese coast.

Hollywood dives deep into 1980s Israeli spy 'resort' in Sudan

Kabbalah Concepts: Passover and the splitting of the Red Sea

Ahead of Passover, Rabbi Yitzchak Botton shares insights on the Exodus. 'When you go 100% with Hashem, Hashem is 100% percent with you.'

Kabbalah Concepts: Passover and the splitting of the Red Sea

Dead Sea's revival with Red Sea canal edges closer to reality

Jordan, Israel, may finally begin project to save Dead Sea from drying up.

Dead Sea's revival with Red Sea canal edges closer to reality

Iranian-backed rebels targeting Red Sea

Shiite Houthi rebels in Yemen threatening to prevent international boats from passing through the Red Sea.

Iranian-backed rebels targeting Red Sea

Egyptian court allows transfer of islands to Saudis

Egyptian court rules that decision to block transfer of Red Sea Islands to Saudi Arabia is void.

Egyptian court allows transfer of islands to Saudis

Egypt gives life sentences to two ISIS terrorists

Egypt sentences to life two men linked to ISIS for plotting an attack on a Red Sea resort hotel last January.

Egypt gives life sentences to two ISIS terrorists

PM Netanyahu: We must act responsibly

PM says government working overtime to find Amona solution.

PM Netanyahu: We must act responsibly

Israel ordered to pay Iran $1.2 billion

Swiss arbitrators have ruled in favor of Iran in a case that is more than 37 years old.

Israel ordered to pay Iran $1.2 billion

17 bids for Red Sea-Dead Sea canal project

Project is aimed at saving the ever-shrinking Dead Sea - predicted to dry up altogether by 2050 - by diverting water from the Red Sea.

17 bids for Red Sea-Dead Sea canal project

Sisi defends strategic island transfer to Saudis

Faced with protest, Egyptian president says he 'restored' them, after Saudis in 1950 asked for protection from Israel.

Sisi defends strategic island transfer to Saudis

Saudis plan massive Red Sea bridge to link Egypt, bypass Israel

Saudi Arabia planning massive aid package to Egypt, bridge to Sinai to bolster Egyptian economy and link Arab world.

Saudis plan massive Red Sea bridge to link Egypt, bypass Israel

Foreign tourists wounded in attack on Egyptian hotel

Gunmen arrive by sea at hotel in Egypt's Hurghada, open fire and kill two tourists.

Foreign tourists wounded in attack on Egyptian hotel