Officials reported that a ship in the Gulf of Aden was attacked on Thursday, in what appears to be the latest assault linked to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

The attack occurred following a statement by the US military on Thursday, where they confirmed that an allied warship successfully intercepted a Houthi missile that was aimed at a vessel in the vicinity. 

MSC Darwin Ship Attacked by Houthis

The Houthis asserted responsibility for the assault that occurred on Wednesday, following a period of relatively low rebel attacks on shipping in the region due to Israel's ongoing conflict with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center, a ship was targeted in an attack on Thursday, approximately 25 kilometers (15 miles) southwest of Aden.

Based on the UKMTO, the captain observed a loud bang, followed by a splash and smoke emerging from the sea. "The vessel and all crew members are safe."

In accordance with Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, a Houthi military spokesman, claimed responsibility for the attack and stated that the missile hit Yorktown, although no evidence was provided to support this claim. 

Saree also alleged that another ship in the Indian Ocean was targeted by the Houthis, but failed to substantiate the claim, ABC News reported.

Throughout their yearslong war in Yemen, the Houthis have consistently made claims that were later proven to be false.

Based on the US Maritime Administration, there have been over 50 attacks on shipping, with one vessel seized and another sunk by the Houthis since November.

There has been a noticeable decrease in Houthi attacks in the past few weeks, which can be attributed to the ongoing US-led airstrike campaign in Yemen. 

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Red Sea, Gulf of Aden Tensions

Additionally, the threat has led to a decline in shipping through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

Speculations have been made by American officials regarding the possibility of the rebels facing a shortage of weapons due to the ongoing US-led campaign against them. 

Over the past few months, there has been a consistent use of drones and missiles by the rebels.

The Houthis have stated their intention to persist with their attacks until Israel ceases its military operations in Gaza, resulting in the tragic loss of over 34,000 Palestinian lives. 

A conflict erupted when militants launched an attack on Israel, resulting in a significant loss of life and the capture of numerous individuals.

The ships targeted by the Houthis have had minimal or no direct connection to Israel, the U.S., or other nations involved in the war. 

The rebels have also launched missiles towards Israel, although most of them have failed to reach their target or have been successfully intercepted, AP News reported.

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