On 3 May 2024, a Houthi spokesman threatened that the group would now also target ships trading with Israel in the eastern Mediterranean Sea.
This threat came after numerous attacks on commercial vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, causing the situation to garner significant attention.
Risk Intelligence has provided valuable insights in the attached client briefing to help evaluate the current situation for commercial maritime operations.


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