News - Yemen: The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC) has issued an urgent maritime notice warning global shipping companies against engaging with Israeli ports. The warning comes as the Yemeni Armed Forces announce the launch of the fourth phase of their naval blockade.

The notice states that the decision is in response to the ongoing “genocidal war” in Gaza and the international community’s silence over the “horrific massacres” committed by the Israeli occupation.

It clarified that the fourth phase of the blockade, which began on July 27, 2025, includes targeting any vessel operated by companies that deal with Israeli ports—regardless of the ship’s nationality or location.

The Yemeni Armed Forces cautioned all companies against ignoring the warning and urged countries to pressure Israel to end its aggression on Gaza and lift the blockade. They confirmed that military operations would cease immediately once these demands are met.

The HOCC expressed hope that the maritime community would understand the nature of this action, describing it as “humanitarian, moral, and religious,” aimed at stopping “genocide and starvation” and ensuring the delivery of vital aid to Gaza.

Since the outbreak of the Israeli enemy war on Gaza in October 2023, Yemen has aligned itself strongly with the Palestinian cause, positioning its actions within a broader anti-genocide and anti-siege struggle. The Yemeni Armed Forces have declared a series of escalating naval operations in the Red Sea and surrounding waters, targeting commercial and military vessels linked to Israel or its allies. These moves are part of a wider regional dynamic, as resistance groups and allied nations intensify pressure on Israel amid growing global outrage over the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.