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Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea? | News Channel 3-12

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By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say are

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Dec 12, 2023
2 attacks launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels
Headline from The Columbian ·
Dec 19, 2023Newest
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea? | News Channel 3-12
Headline from KEYT Santa Barbara ·

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23 articles, oldest first.

NBC New York
Yemen's Houthi attacks Norwegian tanker after threat to target any Israel-bound ships (opens NBC New York)
Published Dec 11, 2023
NBC New York's feed description
Yemen’s Houthi militants claimed an attack against a Norwegian tanker, days after the group pledged to target Israel-bound ships of any nationality.
Washington Times
Ship attacked off Yemen, private intelligence firms say, as Houthi rebel threats grow (opens Washington Times)
Published Dec 11, 2023
Washington Times's feed description
A ship off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea has been attacked, private intelligence firms said Tuesday.
New York Times
Israel-Hamas War: Houthis Strike Commercial Ship in Red Sea, Fanning Fears of Wider War (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 11, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has threatened to attack Red Sea shipping in protest of Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
New York Times
Houthi Militia Attacks Ship Near the Red Sea, Pentagon Says (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 11, 2023
New York Times's feed description
The attack was the latest by the group on targets in the Red Sea and the broader region during more than two months of war between Israel and Hamas.
Washington Examiner
Houthis claim responsibility for attack on commercial tanker near Yemen (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Dec 11, 2023
Washington Examiner's feed description
The Houthis launched an anti-ship cruise missile at a commercial vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb on Tuesday, the latest attack launched from Houthi-militant-controlled areas of Yemen amid the war in Gaza.
The Guardian
Yemen’s Houthis warn ships travelling in the Red Sea to avoid Israel or face being attacked (opens The Guardian)
Published Dec 12, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Attacks on vessels close to Yemen have led to a rise in the cost of shipping with fears that supply chains could be disrupted
Voice of America
Yemen Houthis Attack Two More Red Sea Cargo Ships (opens Voice of America)
Published Dec 14, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
Houthi military officials say attacks by the Iran-backed group are a response to the Gaza crisis
The Columbian
2 attacks launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels (opens The Columbian)
Published Dec 15, 2023
The Columbian's feed description
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels slammed into a cargo ship Friday in the Red Sea near the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait, following another attack only
Al Jazeera
Iran-aligned Houthis warn Israel, US against attacking Yemen (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Dec 15, 2023
Al Jazeera's feed description
Threat comes as Israel, Western allies bolster presence in Red Sea as rebels target shipping.
New York Times
The Houthi Militia in Yemen Has Gained Clout With Ship Attacks in the Red Sea (opens New York Times)
Published Dec 18, 2023
New York Times's feed description
Across the Middle East, people have hailed the Houthis as one of the few regional forces willing to challenge Israel with more than harsh words.
Local News 8
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea? (opens Local News 8)
Published Dec 18, 2023
Local News 8's feed description
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say are revenge against Israel for its military campaign in Gaza. The attacks have forced some of the world’s biggest shipping and oil companies to suspend transit th…
KEYT Santa Barbara
Who are the Houthis and why are they attacking ships in the Red Sea? | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)
Published Dec 18, 2023
KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description
By Christian Edwards, CNN (CNN) — Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels are stepping up their strikes on ships in the Red Sea, which they say are
Christian Science Monitor
Why are Yemen’s Houthis attacking ships in the Red Sea? (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Dec 18, 2023
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
The Houthis of Yemen, in support of Palestinians, have been firing drones and missiles at ships transiting through the Red Sea. In October, they announced they would continue to attack Israel “until the Israeli aggression stops.”
Bloomberg
US Weighs Whether to Attack Houthi Rebels in Yemen (opens Bloomberg)
Published Dec 18, 2023
Bloomberg's feed description
The US and its allies are considering possible military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen, in a recognition that a newly announced maritime task force meant to protect commercial ships in the Red Sea may not be enough to eliminate the threat to the vital waterway.
CBS News
Who are the Houthi rebels? What to know about the Yemeni militants attacking ships in the Red Sea (opens CBS News)
Published Dec 18, 2023
CBS News's feed description
What to know about the Houthi rebel movement, an Iran-backed group that controls much of Yemen, as it attacks ships in the Red Sea.

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