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International maritime security reports have noted growing warnings about the increasing risks facing ships directly or indirectly linked to Israel. The recent attacks on the Magic Seas and Eternity C vessels in the Red Sea reflect a rising trend in targeting such vessels amid the ongoing aggression on Gaza.
According to a recent report by the UK-based maritime risk analysis firm EOS Risk Group, both targeted vessels were connected to Israel through prior visits to Israeli ports and ownership ties—making them easily traceable via global navigation systems and placing them within the Houthis’ (Ansar Allah) potential target zone.
The firm added that these attacks highlight the Houthis’ ability to disrupt maritime trade tied to Israel and to deter ships from docking at its ports by showing that any engagement with Israel increases the level of threat faced by operators and carriers.
Despite intense airstrikes by the United States and Israel, the report confirms that the Houthis (Ansar Allah) retain the capacity to carry out maritime attacks. It warns that this threat is likely to persist in the short and medium term, with the potential for periodic attacks against ships associated with Israel—whether through ownership or past port visits.
The security firm Ambrey stressed that vessels linked to Israel “will remain at high risk.” Meanwhile, UK-based Vanguard Tech noted that the Magic Seas was a clear target, as its owning company also operates ships that regularly dock at Israeli ports.
The U.S. website Maritime Executive pointed out that the operator of the Eternity C owns a fleet that includes ships which have visited the ports of Haifa and Ashdod in close succession—placing them within the previously declared target list of the Houthis (Ansar Allah).
Reuters quoted experts saying that these incidents underscore the growing operational risks facing commercial operators connected to Israel, emphasizing that comprehensive risk assessments have become imperative as the Red Sea transforms into an open conflict zone.
