Houthi Rebels' Escalating Attacks on Shipping and US-led Airstrikes

Houthi rebels launched a suspected missile attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden, causing it to catch fire, while Israel intercepted another suspected Houthi attack near Eilat. The rebels have escalated their assaults in response to Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza, targeting ships in the Red Sea and surrounding waters. The attacks have imperiled shipping in a key trade route and delayed humanitarian aid. Despite U.S.-led airstrikes, the rebels remain capable of launching significant attacks and insist they will continue until Israel stops its combat operations in Gaza.