Houthis Promise to Release Crew of Cargo Ship Captured Over a Year Ago

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have announced the release ⁢of the crew of the Galaxy Leader, a ⁣commercial ⁤vessel they hijacked over ⁢a year ago. This move comes as part of their efforts to⁢ support Hamas in its ‍conflict ⁢with Israel in the Red Sea.

The decision‌ to free the⁤ crew follows a recent ‌announcement by the rebel group to reduce their attacks, following a ceasefire⁣ in Gaza. The Galaxy Leader was taken to Al-Hudaydah port in Yemen, where its crew has been held captive.

Reports indicate that the crew members‌ from various countries will be released soon. The coordination of this release ‌involved mediation by Oman and⁣ cooperation with Hamas.

The⁤ capture ‌of the Galaxy Leader ⁢was a‌ bold move ‍by the Houthis at the⁢ beginning of their campaign⁣ supporting Hamas against Israel. This operation disrupted maritime traffic and drew international attention.

While details about the release are ‍still emerging, it marks ‍a significant ⁤development ⁣in this ongoing conflict between ⁣various parties in ⁣the region.

2025-01-22 11:06:14
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