Somali Pirates Target Israeli-Owned Tanker Near Yemen, US Navy Responds

The United States believes that Somali pirates, rather than Houthi fighters from Yemen, were likely behind the attempted hijacking of an Israel-linked cargo ship over the weekend. While the US has not ruled out a Houthi connection, initial indications suggest the involvement of Somali individuals. The US Navy successfully thwarted the capture of the tanker, and the incident comes amidst a series of raids on ships in the region by Yemen's Houthi rebels. The Houthis have recently launched missile and drone attacks towards Israel and have seized commercial ships in the Red Sea.