Yemeni Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea After Houthi Rebel Attack

A ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea, marking the first vessel to be fully destroyed in the conflict over Israel's war against Hamas. The sinking of the Rubymar has disrupted shipping through the crucial waterway, potentially impacting global inflation and aid shipments to the region. The vessel had been drifting northward after being struck by a Houthi missile on Feb. 18 and sank late Friday, with concerns raised about ecological damage from its cargo of fertilizer and fuel leaking into the Red Sea. The Houthis, who falsely claimed the ship sank almost instantly after the attack, have been targeting ships in the region amid ongoing conflict with the Saudi-led coalition. Despite U.S.-led airstrikes, the rebels remain capable of launching significant attacks, insisting they will continue until Israel stops its combat operations in Gaza.