Red Sea

From the splitting of Yam Suf to opening the Straits of Hormuz

Then, the waters became the undoing of a mighty empire. Today, the waters have become a channel through which a dangerous power is being weakened and held back.

Shvii Shel Pesach:

The sea didn't split for people on the shore

There is a moment when the call is not to learn, not to daven, not to deliberate. The call is to walk into the sea.

Another reason to fight to the finish:

The Iran and Sudan Connection: A new Empire crosses the Red Sea

Iran is great at turning battlefields into bases for its ideology, and Sudan's military culture is soaking this up. If no one stops them, they will control the Red Sea and Khartoum will host permanent Iranian drone teams, electronic spying stations, and naval advisors reaching deep into Africa's interior.

Report:

Houthis preparing to attack Red Sea shipping again

According to the reports, the Houthis are rearming to attack American ships if the USA attacks Iran.

Foreign Minister:

Somaliland alliance will benefit moderation in Middle East

Foreign Minister Sa'ar was interviewed on local television in Somaliland and emphasized the importance of the strategic alliance between the two countries.

The Red Sea Divorce:

How Erdogan just outflanked the UAE in Sudan

Ankara and Abu Dhabi are actively reshaping the security architecture of one of the world’s most vital waterways. Why is the US silent? Opnion.

Houthis release crew of ship they attacked in Red Sea

Crew of the Greek-operated Eternity C, sunk in July after Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, have been released. Eleven seafarers are set to arrive in Oman, ending months of captivity.

Filipino crew of sunk cargo ship to be released by Houthis

Philippines says nine Filipino crew members of the Eternity C, sunk by Houthis in July, will be released. The men will be transferred from Sanaa to Oman before returning home.

Maersk to resume Suez Canal transit when safe

Maersk will resume Red Sea navigation via the Suez Canal once safe, CEO Vincent Clerc says, citing Gaza peace progress.

Houthis strike ship in Red Sea over alleged Israeli ties

Houthis claim drone and missile strike on ship in Red Sea over Israeli ties, days after Israel eliminated their prime minister in Sanaa.

After strike on Houthis

Israeli-linked vessel targeted in Red Sea

Israeli-owned, Liberian-flagged ship near Yanbu reports an explosion, days after Israel eliminated top Houthi officials in Sanaa. All crew are safe.

Yemeni Information Minister:

'Houthis stole $103 billion since the coup'

Yemeni Information Minister says Houthi militia seized $103 billion, funding war and Red Sea attacks.

Houthis threaten:

'We'll target all shipping linked to Israel, regardless of flag'

Houthi rebels announce plans to strike any vessel tied to Israeli ports, citing Gaza’s humanitarian crisis.

US Embassy:

Houthis abducted crew members of ship attack near Yemen

The US Mission to Yemen condemns Houthi kidnappings of Eternity C crew members, calling for their immediate release. The attack killed four and left 15 crew members missing.

Red Sea ship attack:

Five crew members of attacked ship rescued

Search and rescue operations ongoing after merchant ship was attacked; five crew members rescued overnight.

After over 12 hours

Ship in Red Sea under continuous attack

For 2nd time in 2 days, a merchant vessel was attacked by Houthi terrorists in small vessels using RPGs near Hodeidah.

Crew abandons ship after being attacked off the coast of Yemen

UKMTO reports that a commercial vessel was engaged by multiple small vessels that opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades.

Houthis express full support for Iran, threaten naval attacks

Houthis in northern Yemen issue strong statement backing Iran, warning any US attack on Iran would lead to strikes on American ships in Red Sea.

American F-18 lost in unusual Red Sea incident

F-18 assigned to USS Harry S. Truman lost overboard in Red Sea, US Navy confirms.

The two levels of faith:

Did the Jews deserve the splitting of the Sea?

And what does it teach us about faith?

National Security Advisor:

'Houthis are like Al Qaeda with advanced Iranian technology'

National Security Advisor Michael Waltz explains the threat the Houthis posed to the USA and the effects of the recent Prosperity Guardian attacks to degrade their capabilities.

Houthis announce:

'We will resume attacks on Israeli ships'

Houthi rebels in Yemen announce that they will attack any ship that violates the group's ban on Israeli vessels passing through the Red and Arabian seas, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden.

Houthis to limit Red Sea attacks to Israel-linked vessels only

Houthis to 'stop sanctions' on vessels in Red Sea, other than Israel-linked vessels, the rebel group says.

CENTCOM commander visits aircraft carrier in Red Sea

Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command, visits USS Harry S. Truman which is operating in the Red Sea as part of ongoing operations against the Houthis.

Amid Houthi conflict:

US Navy pilots shot down in Red Sea friendly fire incident

US military says two Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea. Both pilots ejected from their aircraft and were recovered alive.

Turkey condemns Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea

The Panama-flagged dry cargo ship Anadolu S, owned by a Turkish company, was targeted by the Houthis who confirmed they fired missiles at it.

Suspected Houthi missile attacks target ship in Red Sea

Suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels target Panama-flagged bulk carrier navigating the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. No injuries or damage reported.

Houthis declare:

'We will maintain the blockade on Israel'

Yemen's Houthi rebels announce that they are intensifying actions in support of Hamas and Hezbollah and will uphold a maritime blockade on Israeli vessels.

No siren sounded

Two UAVs intercepted in the Red Sea area

Residents of Eilat report hearing explosions in the area, without sirens. IDF confirms that two UAVs were intercepted before they crossed into Israeli territory.

Houthis claim to have targeted three ships

Yemen's Houthi rebels announce three separate operations targeting ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.

In first:

Iran and Saudi Arabia preparing for joint military exercises

Commander of Iran's navy says Iran and Saudi Arabia are preparing for joint military exercises in the Red Sea. The report has not yet been confirmed by Saudi Arabia.

Oil spill prevented

Tanker struck by Houthis successfully towed to secure area

Salvagers successfully tow the Greek-flagged Sounion that had been ablaze following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace

Greek military source says the towing of the Sounion tanker, that was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels last month, is progressing slowly.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis begins

Greek defense ministry source says an operation to tow the Sounion tanker, which was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels in August, is ongoing.

Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis

Greece's coastguard will soon begin towing the Sounion oil tanker that was abandoned near Yemen after it was struck by Houthi rebels.

'Not safe to proceed'

Efforts to tow away tanker struck by Houthis abandoned

EU naval mission says salvagers abandoned an initial effort to tow away the Sounion oil tanker, which was targeted by the Houthis in the Red Sea.

Houthis attack two tankers in the Red Sea

US army says the Houthis attacked the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I off the coast of Yemen. Houthis confirm attack on Blue Lagoon I but do not mention the Amjad.

Houthis publish new footage of attack on Greek oil tanker

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen published extensive footage of them highjacking and setting alight the Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker in the Red Sea, which has been burning for over a week.

Houthis to allow vessels to reach oil tanker they attacked

Yemen's Houthi rebels agree to allow tugboats and rescue ships to reach the damaged Sounion crude oil tanker in the Red Sea that the rebels attacked last week.

Pentagon:

Tanker attacked by Houthis may be leaking oil

Pentagon says the Sounion oil tanker, which was attacked in the Red Sea last week, is still on fire and the Houthis threatened to attack two tugs had sent to salvage the vessel.

Days after Houthi attack:

Greek-flagged crude oil tanker still on fire in the Red Sea

EU Red Sea naval mission says the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion has been on fire in the Red Sea since August 23 after an attack by the Houthis.

Houthis publish footage of oil tanker they attacked

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release footage showing Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker burning in the Red Sea after being attacked by the Houthis earlier in the week.

Oil tanker's crew rescued after Houthi attack in the Red Sea

Crew of the Greek-flagged Sounion rescued after an attack in the Red Sea off Yemen but the ship now poses an "environmental hazard".

Report: Tanker attacked off the coast of Yemen

Greek-flagged vessel no longer under control following attack off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea; no casualties reported.

First time in two weeks:

Houthi missile hits container ship in Gulf of Aden

The attack marks the Houthis’ first attack on a ship since Israel struck the Port of Hudaydah in retaliation for the rebels’ UAV attack on Tel Aviv.

US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea

US Army continuing to target Houthi vessels in the Red Sea, amid the rebels' provocations.

Houthis release footage of attack on oil tanker

Houthi rebels release footage showing them striking the Chios Lion oil tanker in the Red Sea.

US army:

Houthis targeted several vessels, including Israeli-owned one

CENTCOM says Houthi rebels launched attacks on several vessels in the Red Sea, including the Panama-flagged, Israel-owned MT Bentley I.

US report finds:

Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack

US military says Yemen’s Houthi rebels likely fired an Iranian-made anti-ship cruise missile at a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea. Iran denies it is arming the Houthis.

Did not cross into Israel

IDF intercepts UAVs in the south and in the north

IDF Aerial Defense Array intercepts suspicious aerial target in Lebanese territory. Earlier, a suspicious aerial target was intercepted in the Red Sea. In both cases, the targets did not cross into Israel.

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli-linked' ships

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they conducted four military operations targeting four ships which they said were "linked to the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel".

In self-defense:

US army destroys three Houthi USVs in the Red Sea

US Central Command says its forces destroyed three Houthi uncrewed surface vessels which "presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region."

Merchant ship damaged by drone attack in Red Sea

Houthis claim they targeted two ships, one in the Red Sea and the other in the Indian Ocean.

Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier

Houthi rebels claim they attacked the US aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. US officials: That is incorrect.

'Hinder vital aid':

State Department condemns Houthi attacks on ships

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller condemns latest attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea.

Watch:

Houthis sink Greek-owned ship in the Red Sea

Al Jazeera TV publishes footage showing an attack by the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea against the MV Tutor ship about a week ago. The Houthis claim that the ship was attacked because it did not heed calls not to sail to Israeli ports.

The second time three months:

Houthis sink a ship in the Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi rebels believed to have sunk a ship, the Tutor, in the Red Sea.

Houthis claim attacks on vessels off coast of Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim a missile attack which hit an Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden.

Not just in Red Sea:

Houthi leader vows to target any ship heading to Israel

Leader of Iranian-backed Yemenite rebel group says it will attack any ship heading to Israel that comes within range of its weapons.

Israel, have faith, ignore the world - and walk into the water!

We are living our modern Exodus story. We have to be like Nachshon and step into the waters of the Red Sea. Op-ed.