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Israel turns to naval drones as Iran war exposes maritime vulnerabilities

Threats to offshore gas fields, Red Sea shipping and Mediterranean trade have reportedly pushed Israel to expand its fleet and invest in unmanned surface vessels after years of treating the navy as a secondary force

ynet Global | 08.27.26

מפגינים חות'ים בצנעא, בירת תימן, בתמיכה באיראן ובחיזבאללה

Houthis strike Saudi oil tanker as Red Sea conflict escalates

The Iran-backed group says it targeted a tanker off Yanbu with missiles, the latest attack in weeks of Saudi-Houthi strikes on ships, ports and oil infrastructure as tensions spread across the Red Sea

Reuters | 08.05.26

תיעוד: החות'ים תקפו את הספינה Tutor בים האדום

Houthi Red Sea blockade would lift oil prices, but workarounds could blunt impact

Oil prices could climb above $115-$120 should flows be disrupted, consultant says; Saudi crude shipments to Asia could face longer routes; Asian refiners could face delays of around a month for Yanbu cargoes, Kpler analyst says

Reuters | 07.21.26

שליט סעודיה מוחמד בן סלמאן והמנהיג החות'י עבד אל-מלכ בדר א-דין אל-חות'י

'Eye for an eye': Houthis declare 'naval blockade' against Saudi Arabia

'Blockade with a blockade': In parallel with escalation by Iran, the conflict between Riyadh and the rebels in Yemen is also escalating , with the Houthis declaring a 'naval blockade,' claiming that Saudi Arabia is also imposing one on them

Lior Ben Ari | 07.20.26

Israeli researchers predict the next invasive fish species in the Mediterranean

Tel Aviv University researchers developed a model predicting which Red Sea fish may reach the Mediterranean; species not dependent on coral reefs were found most likely to establish themselves in new habitats; so which fish made the list?

ynet | 07.16.26

'Anyone planning another massacre will come here': Eilat alarmed after Shin Bet warning

Eilat residents and tourists were unsettled by a Shin Bet warning of a possible Oct. 7-style attack, but officials and businesses say calm has returned as fears shift to exposed Arava border communities

Oded Shalom | 06.26.26

Nachshon Ben Amidav jumps first into the Red Sea

Parashat Bamidbar: What Nachshon teaches about faith, action and national responsibility

Nachshon’s leap into the sea offers a model of Jewish leadership rooted in courage, initiative and shared national responsibility; Just as Moses' prayers did not part the sea until Nachshon moved, today’s stormy 'sea' requires the initiative of our leaders

Michael Eisenberg | 05.15.26

כלי שיט במצר הורמוז, מול חופי מחוז מוסנדם בעומאן

Iran threatens to disrupt shipping in Red Sea unless US lifts Hormuz blockade

Revolutionary Guard warns Tehran will block trade through the Persian Gulf, Gulf of Oman and Red Sea as mediators push to extend the fragile US-Iran ceasefire, regional tensions rise and Gulf states move to contain the fallout

Lior Ben Ari, news agencies | 04.15.26

When everything falls apart, leadership is defined by action

In moments of crisis, leadership is tested not by perfect judgment but by the ability to act under pressure, stabilize others and communicate clearly even without full information or certainty about what comes next

Ziv Elul | 04.03.26

13 במרץ תומכי ה חות'ים ב תימן צנעא ב מפגן תמיכה ב איראן

Report: Iran pressing Houthis to renew attacks on Red Sea shipping

Officials said divisions within the group’s leadership have slowed decision-making on how far to escalate, with this internal debate being one reason the Houthis entered the conflict weeks after it began

ynet | 03.31.26

The Nile’s 'Red Line': Egypt’s multi-front security crisis

Analysis: The Nile is no longer merely a resource to be managed; it has become an existential red line that is now inextricably linked to the maritime security of the Red Sea and the stability of the entire Mediterranean basin

Amine Ayoub | 02.18.26

Houthis threaten new Red Sea attack as US aircraft carrier heads toward Iran

Yemeni rebels threaten new Red Sea ship attacks as US carrier nears, amid fears of escalation over Iran’s deadly protest crackdown and Trump’s warning of military response; Iran issues flight bans, vows harsh retaliation if attacked

Associated Press | 01.26.26

פינת יא אללה של ליאור בן ערי שבט על עפאר אריתראה

Afar tribe seeks Israeli support amid Iranian expansion and Eritrean repression

Tribe living in the Horn of Africa is troubled by the Houthi recruitment, terrorist cells and Tehran's arms shipments, and some among them think that Israel can help

Lior Ben Ari | 01.12.26

This is why Egypt's Sisi is militarizing the Horn of Africa to spite Israel, encircle Ethiopia

Opinion: Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has exposed a quiet but dangerous shift - Egypt is moving to militarize the southern Red Sea via Eritrea and Djibouti, seeking to encircle Ethiopia and counter the move, turning a diplomatic dispute into a regional security risk

Amine Ayoub | 12.29.25

Did the Houthis disrupt internet in the Middle East? Undersea cables were cut in the Red Sea

Microsoft and NetBlocks report disruptions in several countries following cables cut off the coast of Yemen; In the past, the Houthis' opponents warned that they would damage cables and network access, but Sanaa has denied it; The terror group has threatened to take revenge on Israel for the elimination of its top bras

AP | 09.07.25

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