"Escalating Tensions in the Red Sea: Ship Attacks and International Agreements"

The recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea by the Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group, are not only a protest against Israel's war in Gaza but also a strategy to strengthen their control of Yemen. After nine years of civil war, the Houthis are vying to establish themselves as Yemen's legitimate leaders, despite doing little to alleviate the country's humanitarian crisis. The attacks, which have garnered significant support among Yemenis, may serve as a means to achieve this goal amidst a devastating conflict that has led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world.