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Yemen's Houthi Group Attacks Israeli Ships with Drones and Missiles in Red Sea

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Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on two tankers in the Red Sea on Monday, targeting them due to their owners' use of Israeli ports, according to a spokesman for the rebels.  Summarized Insights: • Houthi rebels target two tankers • Attacks linked to Israeli ports • Enhanced use of sophisticated weaponry • Western forces retaliate The attacks underscore the ongoing instability in the region and highlight the Houthi rebels' continuing use of sophisticated weaponry in their operations. The vessels in question were the BENTLEY I, a Panama-flagged oil tanker, and the CHIOS LION, a Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker.  Saree detailed that the BENTLEY I was attacked using drone boats, unmanned aerial vehicles, and ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, the CHIOS LION was targeted with uncrewed surface vessels. The rebels justified these attacks by citing the owners' use of Israeli ports.  This revelation adds a layer of geopolitica...