What has Happened: On November 19th, an Israeli-linked cargo ship in the Red Sea was hijacked by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. While none of the 25 crew members are Israeli, the Galaxy Leader is a Bahamas-flagged car carrier affiliated with an Israeli billionaire. This incident could raise concerns about security in the Red Sea, which is a critical trade route for global shipping. Following this incident, on November 20th, two commercial ships that are connected to the same maritime group as the Galaxy Leader diverted their course to avoid the Red Sea. Tensions with the Houthi rebels have been high ... Academy SITREP – Houthi Rebels Seize Cargo Ship in Red Sea