News - Yemen: The Hebrew site Port to Port, which specializes in maritime transport, expressed concern over the recent decision by the Yemeni Armed Forces to impose sanctions on shipping companies linked to ports under the Israeli occupation.

In a report issued Sunday, the site confirmed that these measures are expected to cause a significant and unprecedented increase in insurance premiums for ships operated by the targeted companies.

The report also noted that the Joint International Naval Forces in the region have raised the threat level to “critical” for vessels associated with the Zionist entity following recent operations.

The Humanitarian Operations Coordination Center (HOCC), affiliated with the Sana’a government, announced last week the imposition of sanctions on 64 maritime shipping companies that own vessels visiting Israeli occupation ports.

These concerns come just one month after the Yemeni Armed Forces targeted two Greek ships, Magic Seas and Eternity Sea.

Since the outbreak of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023, Yemen has intensified its military and economic pressure on the Zionist entity through a sustained naval blockade campaign. The Yemeni Armed Forces, aligning with the broader Axis of Resistance, have launched a series of escalating operations in the Red Sea and surrounding waters, targeting vessels associated with Israel or companies that support its economy.

On July 27, 2025, Yemen announced the start of the fourth phase of its naval blockade, expanding the scope of operations to include any ship affiliated with firms doing business with Israeli ports, regardless of nationality or location.