US Releases Footage Of Airstrikes On Yemen Houthis To Defend Israel

[Seoul Gleou]

What about the Chinese and Japanese ships?


They attacked ships indiscriminately.


And don't give a fukk about Israel or Palestine, they can take each other out.

Houthi Attacks on Japanese and Chinese Ships in the Red Sea​

The Houthi militant group, based in Yemen, has conducted attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea since November 2023, primarily targeting vessels linked to Israel, the U.S., and the UK. However, ships associated with Japan and China have also been affected, often due to misidentification or outdated ownership records. Below is an analysis of key incidents involving Japanese and Chinese ships.

Attacks on Japanese-Linked Vessels​

1. Hijacking of the Galaxy Leader (November 2023)
   • The Houthis seized the Galaxy Leader, a Bahamas-flagged but Japanese-operated vehicle carrier, claiming it had ties to Israel through partial ownership by an Israeli businessman (Al Jazeera).
   • The ship’s 25 crew members (from Bulgaria, the Philippines, Mexico, and Ukraine) remain detained in Yemen as of early 2025 (Reuters).
   • Japan’s government has repeatedly demanded their release, calling the seizure unlawful (BBC News).
2. Missile Strike on AOM Sophie II (December 2023)
   • The Japanese-owned, Panama-flagged container ship was hit by a Houthi missile despite having no verifiable Israeli links (The Guardian).
   • The Houthis later justified the attack by alleging the ship was heading to an Israeli port, though maritime tracking data disproved this (Maritime Executive).

Attacks on Chinese-Linked Vessels​

1. Missile Attack on the Freda (March 2024)
   • The Houthis targeted the crude oil tanker Freda, falsely labeling it as "British-owned." In reality, the ship was managed by a Chinese-linked company transporting Russian oil (Financial Times).
   • Analysts attributed the mistake to the Houthis’ reliance on outdated maritime databases (The Washington Institute).
2. General Avoidance of Chinese Ships After Initial Errors
   • Early 2024 attacks on ships like Pumba and Pinocchio (mistakenly linked to the U.S./Israel) were later halted after the Houthis corrected ownership records (Lloyd’s List).
   • Since mid-2024, Chinese-affiliated ships have faced fewer incidents, likely due to Iran’s diplomatic ties with China and the Houthis’ reluctance to provoke Beijing (South China Morning Post).

Why Were These Ships Targeted?​

• The Houthis use flawed intelligence (e.g., old shipping registries) to identify targets, leading to errors (Crisis Group).
• Their targeting has evolved through phases:
  1. Israeli-linked ships (Nov 2023–Jan 2024)
  2. U.S./UK vessels (after Western airstrikes began)
  3. Ships with past Israeli port calls (from Feb 2024) (Reuters).

Conclusion​

While the Houthis prioritize Israeli and Western-linked ships, Japanese and Chinese vessels have been caught in crossfire due to misidentification. China-associated ships now experience fewer attacks, reflecting the group’s strategic avoidance of antagonizing Beijing.

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Works Cited​

• Al Jazeera. “Houthis Seize Israeli-Linked Ship in Red Sea.” 20 Nov. 2023.
• BBC News. “Japan Demands Release of Galaxy Leader Crew.” 5 Dec. 2023.
• Crisis Group. “Red Sea Crisis: Houthi Targeting and Missteps.” 12 Mar. 2024.
• Financial Times. “How the Houthis Mistakenly Attacked a Chinese-Linked Tanker.” 28 Mar. 2024.
• The Guardian. “Houthis Strike Japanese Ship in Red Sea.” 15 Dec. 2023.
• Lloyd’s List. “Houthi Targeting Errors and Shipping Risks.” 22 Feb. 2024.
• Maritime Executive. “AOM Sophie II Attack: What Went Wrong?” 18 Dec. 2023.
• Reuters. “Houthi Detainees: The Crew of the Galaxy Leader.” 10 Jan. 2024.
• South China Morning Post. “Why China’s Ships Avoid Houthi Attacks.” 5 May 2024.
• The Washington Institute. “Houthi Targeting Tactics in the Red Sea.” 9 Apr. 2024.

 

[5n0man]

Houthi Attacks on Japanese and Chinese Ships in the Red Sea​

The Houthi militant group, based in Yemen, has conducted attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea since November 2023, primarily targeting vessels linked to Israel, the U.S., and the UK. However, ships associated with Japan and China have also been affected, often due to misidentification or outdated ownership records. Below is an analysis of key incidents involving Japanese and Chinese ships.

Attacks on Japanese-Linked Vessels​

1. Hijacking of the Galaxy Leader (November 2023)
   • The Houthis seized the Galaxy Leader, a Bahamas-flagged but Japanese-operated vehicle carrier, claiming it had ties to Israel through partial ownership by an Israeli businessman (Al Jazeera).
   • The ship’s 25 crew members (from Bulgaria, the Philippines, Mexico, and Ukraine) remain detained in Yemen as of early 2025 (Reuters).
   • Japan’s government has repeatedly demanded their release, calling the seizure unlawful (BBC News).
2. Missile Strike on AOM Sophie II (December 2023)
   • The Japanese-owned, Panama-flagged container ship was hit by a Houthi missile despite having no verifiable Israeli links (The Guardian).
   • The Houthis later justified the attack by alleging the ship was heading to an Israeli port, though maritime tracking data disproved this (Maritime Executive).

Attacks on Chinese-Linked Vessels​

1. Missile Attack on the Freda (March 2024)
   • The Houthis targeted the crude oil tanker Freda, falsely labeling it as "British-owned." In reality, the ship was managed by a Chinese-linked company transporting Russian oil (Financial Times).
   • Analysts attributed the mistake to the Houthis’ reliance on outdated maritime databases (The Washington Institute).
2. General Avoidance of Chinese Ships After Initial Errors
   • Early 2024 attacks on ships like Pumba and Pinocchio (mistakenly linked to the U.S./Israel) were later halted after the Houthis corrected ownership records (Lloyd’s List).
   • Since mid-2024, Chinese-affiliated ships have faced fewer incidents, likely due to Iran’s diplomatic ties with China and the Houthis’ reluctance to provoke Beijing (South China Morning Post).

Why Were These Ships Targeted?​

• The Houthis use flawed intelligence (e.g., old shipping registries) to identify targets, leading to errors (Crisis Group).
• Their targeting has evolved through phases:
  1. Israeli-linked ships (Nov 2023–Jan 2024)
  2. U.S./UK vessels (after Western airstrikes began)
  3. Ships with past Israeli port calls (from Feb 2024) (Reuters).

Conclusion​

While the Houthis prioritize Israeli and Western-linked ships, Japanese and Chinese vessels have been caught in crossfire due to misidentification. China-associated ships now experience fewer attacks, reflecting the group’s strategic avoidance of antagonizing Beijing.

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Works Cited​

• Al Jazeera. “Houthis Seize Israeli-Linked Ship in Red Sea.” 20 Nov. 2023.
• BBC News. “Japan Demands Release of Galaxy Leader Crew.” 5 Dec. 2023.
• Crisis Group. “Red Sea Crisis: Houthi Targeting and Missteps.” 12 Mar. 2024.
• Financial Times. “How the Houthis Mistakenly Attacked a Chinese-Linked Tanker.” 28 Mar. 2024.
• The Guardian. “Houthis Strike Japanese Ship in Red Sea.” 15 Dec. 2023.
• Lloyd’s List. “Houthi Targeting Errors and Shipping Risks.” 22 Feb. 2024.
• Maritime Executive. “AOM Sophie II Attack: What Went Wrong?” 18 Dec. 2023.
• Reuters. “Houthi Detainees: The Crew of the Galaxy Leader.” 10 Jan. 2024.
• South China Morning Post. “Why China’s Ships Avoid Houthi Attacks.” 5 May 2024.
• The Washington Institute. “Houthi Targeting Tactics in the Red Sea.” 9 Apr. 2024.

So ships were attacked indiscriminately, fukk em.

 

[Seoul Gleou]

So ships were attacked indiscriminately, fukk em.

do you know what indiscriminate means?

 

[5n0man]

do you know what indiscriminate means?

Yes and I don't believe those other ships were misidentified.

I don't give a fukk about Palestine, if those Arabs want to impact the global trade market they can get bombed.

 

[Nkrumah Was Right]

So ships were attacked indiscriminately, fukk em.

They’re blockading all trade with Israel, pursuant to international obligations to stop genocidal states

 

[Nkrumah Was Right]

Yes and I don't believe those other ships were misidentified.

I don't give a fukk about Palestine, if those Arabs want to impact the global trade market they can get bombed.

 

[tuckgod]

So ships were attacked indiscriminately, fukk em.

Shut the fukk up.

 

[the cac mamba]

what i posted was reported facts

no you're not, this is just you crying about palestine for the millionth time. that thread title is pathetic

the Houthis are attacking shipping, and fukking up trade for the entire world of course the US had to step in

 

[the cac mamba]

They’re blockading all trade with Israel, pursuant to international obligations to stop genocidal states

here's the real facts; the palestinian people are tired of Hamas' neverending war and bullshyt, and are actively protesting to throw them out of leadership. i don't see any of you clowns speaking on this, though. i wonder why

 

[Seoul Gleou]

here's the real facts:

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[the cac mamba]

looks like you're denying facts, because.....they were posted on twitter? what a disingenuous clown

Palestinians protest against Hamas and the war in Gaza

In a rare show of dissent, some Palestinians have protested Hamas’s rule in the Gaza Strip despite the dangers of publicly criticizing the terrorist group. While the demonstrations and other signs of dissent are notable, it’s unclear if they will mark a significant change in the territory’s...

www.longwarjournal.org

even palestinians are tired of your terrorist Hamas buddies constantly warring with a country they can't beat, and getting civilians killed. why haven't you made any threads addressing that? doesn't fit your gay little narrative?

 

[Seoul Gleou]

looks like you're denying facts, because.....they were posted on twitter? what a disingenuous clown

Palestinians protest against Hamas and the war in Gaza

In a rare show of dissent, some Palestinians have protested Hamas’s rule in the Gaza Strip despite the dangers of publicly criticizing the terrorist group. While the demonstrations and other signs of dissent are notable, it’s unclear if they will mark a significant change in the territory’s...

www.longwarjournal.org

even palestinians are tired of your terrorist Hamas buddies constantly warring with a country they can't beat, and getting civilians killed. why haven't you made any threads addressing that? doesn't fit your gay little narrative?

connect what you just posted to the OP.

 

[Sir Richard Spirit]

here's the real facts; the palestinian people are tired of Hamas' neverending war and bullshyt, and are actively protesting to throw them out of leadership. i don't see any of you clowns speaking on this, though. i wonder why

looks like you're denying facts, because.....they were posted on twitter? what a disingenuous clown

Palestinians protest against Hamas and the war in Gaza

In a rare show of dissent, some Palestinians have protested Hamas’s rule in the Gaza Strip despite the dangers of publicly criticizing the terrorist group. While the demonstrations and other signs of dissent are notable, it’s unclear if they will mark a significant change in the territory’s...

www.longwarjournal.org

even palestinians are tired of your terrorist Hamas buddies constantly warring with a country they can't beat, and getting civilians killed. why haven't you made any threads addressing that? doesn't fit your gay little narrative?

Wow. They hate them that much?


Why won’t Palestine just hold elections and just vote them out?



























We both know why


What a dumbass post.. Palestinians protesting against a government Israel told them they can’t vote out.GTFOH with this bullshyt

 

[the cac mamba]

connect what you just posted to the OP.

you lied in the thread title. these retards are attacking shipping lanes, it's not about fukkin israel. no one is gonna stand for that

i don't actually expect you to address the fact that even gazans are tired of Hamas' bullshyt. it goes against your narrative

 

[the cac mamba]

What a dumbass post.. Palestinians protesting against a government Israel told them they can’t vote out.GTFOH with this bullshyt

it's not my opinion; it's a fukking video of what's happening. seems to me that they're protesting Hamas being a genocidal crash dummy mission, that won't stop waging war against a superior force, and then hiding out among civilians

but sure, chief. anything but holding hamas accountable