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In a significant move following Sana’a’s announcement of a renewed ban on Israeli shipping through the Red Sea, Israel revealed that it held a meeting with its ally Ethiopia to discuss what it described as “Houthi threats.”
According to Hebrew media, the Israeli Foreign Minister hosted his Ethiopian counterpart during what was described as an important visit.
Reports from Hebrew sources indicate that the two sides discussed what they referred to as the security challenges in the region, with the Houthis (Ansar Allah) posing an increasing threat by preventing Israeli vessels from passing through the Red Sea. This has become a major risk to Israeli maritime security in this strategic region, prompting Israel to seek Ethiopia’s support at a sensitive time reflecting rising regional tensions.
Observers have expressed surprise at Israel’s turn to Ethiopia for assistance in addressing the Houthi (Ansar Allah) threat, especially considering that Ethiopia is a landlocked country with no direct access to the Red Sea. This has raised questions about the practicality of such cooperation. However, some analyses suggest that Tel Aviv may be seeking Ethiopian support to provide military facilities or air bases that could be used for launching airstrikes on targets in Sana’a or other areas, particularly in light of the escalating regional tensions and the widening scope of the conflict.
It is worth noting that Sana’a had announced a decision to ban Israeli vessels from passing through the Red Sea until humanitarian aid, including food and medicine, is delivered to the Gaza Strip.
