The Red Sea is a large body of water in the Middle East, connecting the Indian Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
This historic waterway is bordered by many countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Djibouti, Israel, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt.
Made famous in the Bible for being the sea that was split by Moses during the Exodus, the Red Sea continues to hold considerable geopolitical and commercial importance. The two entrances to the sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb straits between Yemen and Djibouti and the Suez Canal in Egypt, are some of the most vital waterways on Earth.
The splitting of the Red Sea is central to Jewish identity, but as the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks asked, "In what sense was it a miracle?"
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.
Houthi attacks have disrupted global shipping through the Suez Canal, forcing firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys around southern Africa.
Iran has reportedly begun evacuating IRGC personnel from sites in Syria as tensions rise in the region.
Ambrey said it also observed unprecedented levels of Automatic Identification Systems (AIS) interference off Eilat and neighboring Aqaba, Jordan on Sunday.
Amidst evacuation and Houthis, we seized 24 hours in Eilat, sparking a desire for more. Locals project supports businesses and offers unique experiences, showcasing the city's resilience.
Months of Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have disrupted global shipping, forcing firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys around Southern Africa.
The United States and Britain carried out the strikes against Houthi targets in response to the attacks on shipping.
The Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks in the Red Sea as long as Israel continues to commit "crimes against Palestinians."
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