Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Pose Threat to Global Supply Chain

Yemen's Houthi rebels have stated that they will continue their attacks on ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea, despite the US launching a maritime protection force to counter them. The attacks are seen as a response to what the rebels perceive as Israeli "crimes" in the Gaza Strip. The Houthis have targeted over a dozen commercial ships in an attempt to pressure Israel to end its bombardment of Gaza. The US-led coalition aims to ensure freedom of navigation and regional security, but the Houthis have warned that any escalation in Gaza will be met with confrontation in the Red Sea. The attacks have disrupted global trade, rerouting shipments and causing inflationary pressures.