The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/red-sea/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:51:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Red Sea | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/red-sea/ 32 32 Why the Houthis threatening Red Sea shipping could be worse for the oil market this time https://www.timesofisrael.com/why-the-houthis-threatening-red-sea-shipping-could-be-worse-for-the-oil-market-this-time/ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:14:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3839026 The Iran-backed terror group attacked Israel, as well as Red Sea shipping, after Oct. 7; now, it announced a ban on Israeli-linked ships and fired missiles at Israel once again

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]]> The hunt for the red lionfish — a beautiful and dangerous invader https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-hunt-for-the-red-lionfish-a-beautiful-and-dangerous-invader/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:12:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837281 The stunning Red Sea predator is wreaking havoc on the Mediterranean ecosystem, prompting an unprecedented alliance to curb its rapidly expanding population

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]]> After backing Iran with Israel strike, Houthis avoid further escalation, for now https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-backing-iran-with-israel-strike-houthis-avoid-further-escalation-for-now/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:09:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3790246 Joining war, albeit late, to satisfy Tehran and assert relevance, Yemeni rebel group is limited by fears of retaliation, but maintains threat of blocking Red Sea traffic and attacking Gulf

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]]> Joining war, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis launch missile attack on southern Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/yemens-iran-backed-houthis-threaten-to-join-war-our-fingers-are-on-the-trigger/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:46:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3789442 Sirens sound in Beersheba as IDF says ballistic missile was intercepted with no injuries; attack comes hours after terror group warned it was ready to intervene militarily

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]]> Houthis threaten to join Mideast war, raising specter of renewed Red Sea attacks https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthis-threaten-to-join-mideast-war-raising-specter-of-renewed-red-sea-attacks/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:03:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3788090 Iran-backed group in Yemen could target shipping in Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a key chokepoint en route to Suez that is especially crucial with Strait of Hormuz effectively closed

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]]> Saudi Arabia stoic amid Iran war, but attacks on Red Sea ports could change that https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-arabia-stoic-amid-iran-war-but-attacks-on-red-sea-ports-could-change-that/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:56:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3787912 If Iranians carry out threat to hit Bab al-Mandeb Strait, kingdom's remaining shipping route for oil exports, Riyadh would likely retaliate immediately, experts say

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]]> Saudi Aramco warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ unless Strait of Hormuz opens https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudi-aramco-warns-of-catastrophic-consequences-unless-strait-of-hormuz-opens/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:13:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3773941 Trump and Saudi oil giant scramble to deal with energy supply fears as IRGC vows not to let 'one liter of oil' through key channel while Israeli-US attacks continue

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]]> New Israeli research shows coral reefs shape the ebb and flow of local microbial life https://www.timesofisrael.com/new-israeli-research-shows-coral-reefs-shape-the-ebb-and-flow-of-local-microbial-life/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:26:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3723963 Like in humans, microbe levels can indicate health of ecosystem, say scientists from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Haifa University, and Interuniversity Institute for Marine Sciences in Eilat

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]]> Somaliland celebrates Israel recognition, but Trump says he won’t follow suit for now https://www.timesofisrael.com/somaliland-celebrates-israel-recognition-but-trump-says-he-wont-follow-suit-for-now/ Sat, 27 Dec 2025 07:53:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3720813 'Does anyone know what Somaliland is?' Trump asks; Israeli step provokes outrage in African Union and Palestinian Authority

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]]> Maersk ships traverses Red Sea for first time in 2 years as Yemen’s Houthis hold fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/maersk-ships-traverses-red-sea-for-first-time-in-2-years-as-yemens-houthis-hold-fire/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 15:42:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3715969 Danish shipper says it has no plans to fully reopen route targeted by the Iran-backed rebels amid Gaza war, but will take 'stepwise approach toward gradually resuming navigation'

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]]> Houthis release mariners held in custody since Iran-backed rebels sank ship in July https://www.timesofisrael.com/houthis-release-mariners-held-in-custody-since-iran-backed-rebels-sank-ship-in-july/ Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:45:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3703967 Terror group says Oman given custody of crew of Eternity C, a Liberian-flagged bulk carrier ship that was attacked in the Red Sea, killing at least four

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]]> Mysterious runway built on Yemeni island, likely by anti-Houthi forces https://www.timesofisrael.com/mysterious-runway-built-on-yemeni-island-likely-by-anti-houthi-forces/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 07:12:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3669186 No one has taken responsibility for project, but craft, trucks spotted nearby belong to companies from UAE, which opposes the rebels

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]]> Yemen’s Houthis say they will target major US oil exporters in nearby seas https://www.timesofisrael.com/yemens-houthis-say-they-will-target-major-us-oil-exporters-in-nearby-seas/ Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:49:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3653900 Iran-backed rebels sanction 13 American companies, including Exxon Mobil and Chevron, despite agreement earlier this year to not go after US-linked ships

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]]> Ship ablaze after being hit with projectile in Gulf of Aden, in likely Houthi attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/ship-ablaze-after-being-hit-with-projectile-in-gulf-of-aden-in-likely-houthi-attack/ Mon, 29 Sep 2025 15:33:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3652759 Yemeni media reports possible ballistic missile launch by Iran-backed rebels; Houthis often wait to take credit for attacks

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]]> Undersea cables cut in Red Sea, disrupting internet in parts of region; Houthis suspected https://www.timesofisrael.com/undersea-cables-cut-in-red-sea-disrupting-internet-in-parts-of-region-houthis-suspected/ Sun, 07 Sep 2025 10:06:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3635810 Multiple countries in Mideast and Asia see slowdowns, in incident reminiscent of 2024 attack that Yemeni rebel group denied responsibility for

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