Houthi Kembali Meningkatkan Taruhannya — dan Israel Panik

Houthi's attack on the Dutch‑flagged cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden illustrates how the group is extending its Gaza blockade to global shipping lanes. The missile strike, which caused a fire and forced 19 crew members to evacuate, was justified by the Houthis as retaliation for the ship's owner, Spliethoff, allegedly violating a ban on Israeli ports. While Western governments label the action as terrorism, the Houthis claim it is enforcement of international law. Since 2023, the movement has treated the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden as extensions of the Gaza conflict, targeting vessels that trade with Israel.