Houthis launch attacks on commercial ships they suspect of being linked to Israel. This comes in support of the Gaza Strip, which has been witnessing a war waged by Israel since the seventh of last October.

US classification raises fears of the collapse of efforts to achieve peace, which is believed to be imminent. Houthi spokesman: "The understandings with Saudi Arabia and the United Nations sponsored truce are still in place, even if the Red Sea file is political affairs" Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan said that his country is ready to sign the UN road map.