Yemen's Houthi rebels release crew of commercial vessel seized in Red Sea in November 2023

Yemen’s Houthi rebels released the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a ship seized during attacks in the Red Sea corridor linked to the Israel-Hamas war, as part of efforts to de-escalate following a Gaza ceasefire. Mediation by Oman facilitated the release, with the Houthis citing support for the Gaza truce and limiting future attacks to Israeli-affiliated ships, despite warnings of potential wider assaults. The release, likely aimed at delaying a terrorism designation by the U.S., comes amidst a campaign that has targeted over 100 vessels, leading to reduced traffic and increased military intervention in the region.

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