The attack on the Andromeda Star comes after a brief pause in the Houthis' campaign that targets ships with ties to Israel, the United States and Britain.
"I did not expect that the fact that I am an Israeli who visited Israel a few weeks ago would be a red flag that requires questioning," Neriya Ashwal told Walla.
Early on Friday, James published a statement to their social media accounts saying that his comments were taken out of context in the clips that have been shared online.
In 2012 and 2016, Dr. Stein supported the boycott, divestment, and sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel and supported halting all military aid to Israel from the United States.