Asked in a 2023 paperFairly easy

Recently in November 2023, partially Israeli-owned cargo ship "Galaxy Leader" hijacked in the Red Sea by?

Correct answer: A. Yemen's Houthi rebels

  • A. Yemen's Houthi rebels
  • B. Syrian insurgents
  • C. Somali pirates
  • D. Syrian insurgents

Explanation

Houthi forces seized the Galaxy Leader in the Red Sea in November 2023 amid the regional tensions linked to the Israel-Gaza war. The vessel was linked to Israeli businessman Abraham Ungar, although it was operated by a Japanese company.

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