The Latest Breaking News from Red Sea

France says one of its warships was targeted by drones from direction of Yemen. Both were shot down

France says one of its warships in the Red Sea has been targeted by two drones coming from Yemen

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2023

Qatar says ‘narrowing window’ for freeing more hostages held in Gaza – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2023

Hamas warns hostages doomed unless demands are met, as Israel steps up assault

Israel's Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for Hamas militants to lay down their arms, saying the Palestinian Islamist group's end was near. Netanyahu's comments came after Israeli tanks battled their way to the centre of Khan Younis on Sunday in a major new push into the heart of…

France 24 · Dec 10, 2023

Sunak and Netanyahu in Red Sea safety talks after missile strikes on two UK ships by Iran-backed Houthi rebels

HMS Diamond has been deployed to bolster the Royal Navy's presence in the region

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2023

After Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, fears of a wider Middle East conflict grow

The Iran-backed rebel group attacked multiple ships in the Red Sea over the weekend. The Houthis control large swaths of Yemen's territory.

WEKU · Dec 5, 2023

US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red Sea after Houthi attacks

After three vessels were struck by missiles fired by Iranian-back Houthis in Yemen, the White House says the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Yemen’s Houthis target Israel-linked ships in Red Sea. Here’s what to know

The Houthis seem to have made a strategic shift towards maritime operations to ramp up pressure on the US and Israel.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2023

US Navy comes to rescue of British ship and two others in Red Sea ambush

US Navy destroyer shoots down three drones fired towards commercial vessels

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2023

Commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea, U.S. warship downs 3 drones

U.S. Central Command said the attacks ‘represent a direct threat to international commerce and maritime security.’

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2023

Israel-Hamas Conflict Live: Ceasefire Talks Have 'Stopped'; Israeli Army Reportedly Cuts Gaza Into 3

On the 59th day of the war between Israel and Hamas, Yemen's Houthis carried out multiple attacks in the Red Sea, and Qatar said it continues to work on achieving another ceasefire following the end of a seven-day truce that led to the release of dozens of hostages.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2023