Israel-Hamas war updates: Houthi vessel seizure in Red Sea ups the stakes

Houthi commandos repelled down from a helicopter to capture the Israel-linked ship on a major shipping route, stoking fears of further escalation in the region.

The Galaxy Leader ship
The cargo ship Galaxy Leader is seen at the port of Koper, Slovenia, in 2008 [File: Kristijan Bracun/AP]
By Usaid Siddiqui, Virginia Pietromarchi and Priyanka Shankar
Published On 19 Nov 2023
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  • Yemen’s Houthi rebels seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Red Sea and took two dozen crew members hostage, raising fears of escalation in Israel’s war on Gaza.