News - World: The commander of European naval forces in the Red Sea reported that maritime traffic has surged by 60% as Yemen's operations remain strictly focused on ships connected to Israel.

"If a ship has no link to Israel, there’s a 99% certainty it won’t be attacked," he stated, emphasizing the precision of the Yemeni-led blockade.

Since the onset of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023, Yemen’s Armed Forces have launched an escalating campaign of missile, drone, and naval operations targeting Israeli-linked assets. Framed as part of a broader effort to support the Palestinian people and oppose Western complicity in the war on Gaza, these operations have severely challenged the US Navy’s dominance in the region.

Over time, the Yemeni military's sophisticated tactics—including the use of hypersonic missiles, wave-skimming cruise missiles, and nighttime drone strikes—have not only imposed a strategic cost on Israel but have also inflicted mounting pressure on US forces.