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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
FIERY Houthi Assault On ‘Israel-bound' Ship Bleeds 2 Sailors After Sinking Of ‘Magic Seas'
/ Jul 08, 2025, 07:00PM IST Two crew members of the Liberia-flagged, Greek-operated, bulk carrier Eternity C have reportedly been killed. This as attack by sea drones and speed boats, that began on July 7, off Yemen coast continues. The Houthi rebels have not claimed responsibility for the attack, but Yemen's exiled government has blamed them for it. It comes a day after the Houthi rebels reportedly sank 'Magic Seas' ship in Red Sea. Watch for more details
Egypt Independent
4 days ago
- Politics
- Egypt Independent
Israel bombs Huthis in Yemen after rebels attack commercial ship for first time in months
Israel has carried out its first strikes against Huthi targets in Yemen since the Israel-Iran ceasefire, attacking ports and a power plant around midnight local time Sunday night into Monday morning. The strikes come after at least three Huthi ballistic missiles were launched at Israel, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), including one missile that was intercepted Saturday. The Iran-backed Huthis also claimed responsibility for an attack on the bulk carrier 'Magic Seas' in the Red Sea on Sunday, the first on commercial shipping in the region by the rebels this year. Israel struck the ports of Hodeida, Ras Isa, Salif and the Ras Kanatib power plant along the Red Sea. The IDF also hit the Galaxy Leader, a cargo ship seized by the Huthis in November 2023. 'Huthi forces installed a radar system on the ship and have been using it to track vessels in the international maritime arena to facilitate further terrorist activities,' the IDF said in a statement following the strikes. A short time before the wave of attacks, the IDF's Arabic language spokesman, Avichay Adraee, issued an evacuation warning for the ports and the power station. Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strikes were part of the newly named Operation 'Black Flag.' In a statement on social media, Katz said, 'The Huthis will continue to pay a heavy price for their actions' and promised more attacks would follow if the Huthis kept launching drones and ballistic missiles at Israel. The Huthi military confirmed the strikes but said, 'Yemeni air defenses effectively confronted the Israeli aggression,' using, 'a massive barrage of locally manufactured surface-to-air missiles,' in a short statement on early Monday morning. There are no immediate reports of casualties from the strikes. Huthi political bureau member Mohammed Al Farah said targeting Yemeni ports, power stations, and other 'civilian facilities is an attempt to harm civilians and has no connection to any military activity,' according to the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV. Since Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza started in October 2023, the country has come under fire from missiles and rockets from Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Huthis in Yemen, who claim to strike Israel in solidarity with the Palestinians. On Sunday, the Houthis attacked the 'Magic Seas' ship, claiming that the its owner had used Israeli ports. The rebels said they had struck the vessel with unmanned boats, missiles and drones, and it had now sunk. They have warned that they will target shipping that uses ports in Israel, which they describe as 'occupied Palestine.' The vessel's operator – Stem Shipping – told Reuters that the 'Magic Seas' had made a port call to Israel in the past, but the latest transit of the region appeared low-risk as it had nothing to do with Israel. The 'Magic Seas' crew of 19 left the boat on Sunday and were being taken by another ship to Djibouti. The United Arab Emirates foreign ministry said an Emirati operation rescued everyone aboard the ship, in close coordination with organizations like the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). A vessel responded to a distress call from the 'Magic Seas' after it came under attack and sustained 'damage' to its structure, causing its crew to abandon ship under 'difficult maritime conditions' the ministry said. In May, the Huthi group – which controls much of northern and central Yemen – agreed to halt attacks on US warships in the Red Sea after more than a month of airstrikes by US forces on its strongholds and missile infrastructure. But it did not pledge to end attacks on other shipping with alleged connections to Israel and has continued to fire ballistic missiles at Israel in support of the Palestinian population in Gaza. This story has been updated with additional developments.
Dubai Eye
5 days ago
- General
- Dubai Eye
UAE rescues crew of British ship attacked in Red Sea
The UAE has successfully carried out a maritime rescue operation in the Red Sea. The vessel 'Safeen Prism', operated by AD Ports Group, responded to a distress call from the British-flagged ship 'Magic Seas' after it came under attack and was forced to evacuate. All 22 people on board, including crew and security staff, were safely rescued. The operation was carried out in coordination with UK Maritime Trade Operations and other international bodies, following strict safety protocols. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the operation reflects the UAE's strong commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian support in strategic waterways. UAE Rescues Crew of British Ship Attacked in the Red Sea — MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) July 7, 2025
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
UAE rescues crew of commercial ship attacked in Red Sea
7 July 2025 22:05 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) The United Arab Emirates announced that the 'Safeen Prism' vessel, operated by AD Ports Group, responded to a distress call from a commercial ship 'Magic Seas' after it came under attack in the Red Sea. The attack caused damage to the vessel's structure, forcing its crew to abandon ship under difficult maritime a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) confirmed that the UAE's response operation successfully rescued all 22 individuals aboard the vessel, including crew and security rescue operation was carried out in close coordination with specialized maritime authorities, including the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the relevant international organizations, in accordance with the highest standards of safety and emergency response. The swift action reflects the UAE's steadfast commitment to the safety and security of international maritime navigation and its humanitarian solidarity with all nations in addressing the increasing challenges in strategic waterways.
TAG 91.1
5 days ago
- General
- TAG 91.1
UAE rescues crew of British ship attacked in Red Sea
The UAE has successfully carried out a maritime rescue operation in the Red Sea. The vessel 'Safeen Prism', operated by AD Ports Group, responded to a distress call from the British-flagged ship 'Magic Seas' after it came under attack and was forced to evacuate. All 22 people on board, including crew and security staff, were safely rescued. The operation was carried out in coordination with UK Maritime Trade Operations and other international bodies, following strict safety protocols. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the operation reflects the UAE's strong commitment to maritime safety and humanitarian support in strategic waterways. UAE Rescues Crew of British Ship Attacked in the Red Sea — MoFA وزارة الخارجية (@mofauae) July 7, 2025
