Israeli Report: Houthis Strike Supply Chains, Deepen Economic Crisis in “Israel”

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The Israeli economic newspaper Calcalist reported that attacks by Sana’a government forces, in support of Gaza, targeting ships linked to “Israel” have had a significant impact on the functioning of Israel’s supply chains.

In its report, the newspaper explained that the “multi-front war” that “Israel” is engaged in, particularly with the Houthis, has deepened the crisis affecting the supply chains of many Israeli companies. The newspaper pointed out that the impact of this war has been added to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Ukraine-Russia war on supply chains.

Additionally, the newspaper mentioned that a recent survey conducted by the Israeli Procurement Center among senior procurement managers in Israeli industry showed that approximately 52.1% of these managers confirmed that the crisis with the Houthis in the Red Sea has had a significant impact on the functioning of the logistics chain.

According to the report, most Israeli procurement managers stated that they are positively considering transferring their logistics and supply chain operations to a commercial partner with capabilities in this field.

Meanwhile, the Israeli newspaper Globes confirmed that the occupation government is moving towards privatizing the last ports it manages due to the collapse of ports following attacks by Sana’a government forces supporting Gaza, which have expanded the blockade on all maritime outlets used by Israeli shipping.

The newspaper reported that the Israeli occupation government intends to privatize Ashdod Port and impose a tax on banks in an attempt to halt the economic collapse threatening most vital sectors in Israel.

The newspaper also mentioned that the Ministry of Finance plans to privatize Ashdod Port by forming a joint ministerial committee to promote the sale of shares in the port. The committee will present its privatization proposal to the Minister of Regional Cooperation, David Amsalem, within 60 days, and the proposal will be submitted to the ministerial committee on privatization within 90 days, according to the newspaper.

The newspaper discussed previous statements by the head of Ashdod Port, Shaul Schneider, who emphasized the necessity of privatizing the only port managed by the occupation government following the bankruptcy of Eilat Port and the privatization of other ports.

Schneider admitted in his statements that the “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation forced the occupation to rethink how it manages its economic sectors amid the threats they face, particularly the resistance operations and support fronts, especially the attacks by Sana’a forces on Israeli maritime assets.

Globes reiterated that Israeli ports continue to suffer from naval attacks launched by Sana’a forces in support of Gaza.

Globes also confirmed that the occupation government is heading towards imposing new economic policies to stop the collapse of its economic system.

The newspaper indicated that there is a proposed law the occupation government plans to impose, which includes freezing income tax brackets and national insurance benefits and pensions, as well as imposing a special tax on banks in 2026 due to their high profits. This comes after a special levy of 2.5 billion shekels ($661.37 million) was imposed on banks in 2024 and 2025.

The newspaper noted that the proposed law suggests closing 5 out of 31 government ministries, in addition to tightening the Ministry of Finance’s oversight of the defense budget, particularly regarding salaries, pensions, and large-scale agreements with municipalities aimed at speeding up housing construction.