Alleged militants were killed during a ‘counterterrorism’ operation in the town of Azzun, Israel Defence Forces say
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In today’s First Edition newsletter, Archie Bland has a round-up of the situation in the Red Sea, writing:
There have been at least 17 attacks on vessels the Houthis believe are linked to Israel or its allies, mostly without success. Until now, the US has refrained from direct confrontation. But on Sunday, US Navy helicopters fired on a group of small boats attempting to board a container ship that had requested their protection, the Maersk Hangzhou. While Washington said that its helicopters had fired in self-defence, the deaths of 10 militants mark a new phase in the crisis.
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Continue reading…Alleged militants were killed during a ‘counterterrorism’ operation in the town of Azzun, Israel Defence Forces saySee all our Israel-Gaza war coverageIn today’s First Edition newsletter, Archie Bland has a round-up of the situation in the Red Sea, writing:There have been at least 17 attacks on vessels the Houthis believe are linked to Israel or its allies, mostly without success. Until now, the US has refrained from direct confrontation. But on Sunday, US Navy helicopters fired on a group of small boats attempting to board a container ship that had requested their protection, the Maersk Hangzhou. While Washington said that its helicopters had fired in self-defence, the deaths of 10 militants mark a new phase in the crisis.Sign up here for our free daily newsletter, First Edition Continue reading…