The Gulf of Aden was rocked by tragedy as an anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi militants in Yemen struck a cargo ship, resulting in the death of three crew members and injuring four others. This marks the first reported deaths since the series of attacks by the Houthis began in November, disrupting commercial shipping in the region. Fortunately, a U.S. official confirmed that there were no Americans aboard the cargo ship.
The Houthi militants have claimed responsibility for the missile strike, asserting that they will only halt their assaults when the siege on Palestinians in Gaza is lifted. This comes amidst reports of deaths in Gaza due to dehydration and malnutrition, prompting Canada to fund UNRWA and Israel to issue a travel warning.
In response to the humanitarian crisis, Israel has announced plans to open a direct aid route to northern Gaza for humanitarian assistance. However, Hamas has rejected the latest cease-fire proposal, citing unmet demands. Meanwhile, UK’s David Cameron emphasized that Israel has a legal duty to provide aid and address the humanitarian crisis.
As tensions escalate in the region and lives hang in the balance, the international community faces the challenge of balancing humanitarian assistance with political considerations. Stay tuned to Poh Diaries for the latest updates on this developing situation.
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