Video released by the Yemen-based Houthi rebel group shows several armed militants board the cargo ship “Galaxy Leader” via air insertion from an Mi-8 helicopter while it traversed the Red Sea.
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The fighters then proceed throughout the ship, armed with AKs and body armor, before raising the flags of Palestine and Yemen. The video then shows multiple civilian-style speedboats escorting the captured ship back to Yemen.
The soldiers can also be seen wearing Abu Obeida that say “Al-Aqsa Flood”, in reference to Hamas’ October 7th attack on Israel.
This comes just days after the Houthis stated they would attack or capture vessels owned or operated by Israelis in solidarity with Palestine. Read the full story here.
