Greek Oil Tanker Attack, Evacuated in Red Sea

Published AUG 22 2024

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Above: A commercial ship ducks on Al-Salif port on the Red Sea coast off Hudaydah, on May 12, 2024, in the Red Sea, Yemen. Image credit: Mohammed Hamoud/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images

The Spin

While the Houthis haven't claimed this attack yet, they often wait days to take responsibility for targeting innocent commercial cargo ships. The ones they have claimed total more than 80 since Oct. 7, most notably those linked to Israel, the US, and the UK, but even some friendly ones heading to Iran. The Houthis' goal is to indiscriminately strike as many civilian boats as possible.

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While the Western media covers this issue by painting Houthis as terrorists, they're neglecting to add that Israel has been bombing Yemeni shipping ports, too. For instance, Israel last month bombed Hodeidah, a critical location that millions of Yemenis rely on to receive humanitarian aid. Though Israel denies all claims against it, this bombing was likely a war crime.

Middle East Eye