The Houthi rebels, an Iran-backed group in Yemen, have seized an Israeli-linked cargo ship, the Galaxy Leader, in the Red Sea. They took 25 crew members hostage and stated that ships connected to or owned by Israelis would be targeted in international waters until the end of Israel’s campaign against Gaza’s Hamas rulers. The Houthis consider the detention of the Israeli ship as a “legitimate target.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office blamed the Houthis for the attack, while the Houthis justified their actions, citing a connection to Israel. The situation raises concerns about regional tensions extending to maritime activities.