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Houthis claimed that US targeted command post of hijacked ship with airstrikes
US aircraft targeted with two airstrikes the command post of the 'Galaxy Leader', the Houthi-affiliated Al-Masirah television channel reported on March 16. The Houthis provided no further details on the attack, and there has been no official statement from the US or Israel regarding the incident. The 25 crew members were held hostage for over a year before being released this January with mediation from Oman. The Houthis warned Israel on March 7 to allow humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip within four days or face renewed maritime operations against Israeli-linked vessels, when Israel blocked all aid into Gaza on March 2.
Statement from the Mission to Seafarers on the release of the Galaxy Leader hostages
Statement from the Mission to Seafarers on the release of the Galaxy Leader hostages By : The Ven. Dr Peter Rouch, Secretary General, The Mission to Seafarers “The release of the crew of the Galayy Leader is a moment of profound relief. Not only for the hostages and their families, but for everyone who has supported them throughout this ordeal, whether through prayers, advocacy, or other efforts to secure their freedom. At The Mission to Seafarers, we have been honoured to stand alongside the families of the crew who have also been severely impacted by this plight during these 430 days of unimaginable fear and uncertainty. In collaboration with industry partners, our dedicated teams in Jordan and Cyprus have provided a range of support services to these families. We have journeyed with the Galaxy Leader families, facilitating the engagement of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) with them as one of the foundations of the IMO’s work to secure the crew’s release. We will also remain available to assist as the crew transition home to be reunited with their families. This incident is a stark reminder of the threats faced by seafarers, which are often outside of their control. Seafarers must never be used as geopolitical pawns. Their rights to perform their lawful duties must be upheld without compromise. Today, as we express our deepest gratitude for those whose efforts made the release possible, we also celebrate the extraordinary resilience demonstrated by the crew and their families. Their courage in the face of such trauma serves as an inspiration to us all.”
Crew of hijacked car carrier released
The Houthi movement has released the 25 crew members of the 'Galaxy Leader' on Jan 22. The crew, who come from the Philippines, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Mexico, have reportedly been brought to Oman on board a plane. The ship ,which is owned by Ray Car Carriers, which is controlled by Israeli billionaire Abraham Rami Ungar, remained stuck on the beach of the port city of Hodeida.. The release came after a ceasefire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire also meant that the Houthis have stopped their attacks on international shipping. However, Israeli or Israeli-owned ships remain at risk of attack. US and British aircraft have attacked Houthi targets in Yemen more than 260 times since the conflict began. Report with photo: https://nos.nl/artikel/2552822-houthi-s-zeggen-bemanning-van-gekaapt-schip-na-jaar-te-hebben-vrijgelaten
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