Can the US-led maritime force stop Yemen’s Houthi attacks during Gaza war?
Al Jazeera
Houthis say attacks won’t stop unless Israel’s do. Shipping industry doesn’t appear convinced task force can stop them.
The United States has announced the establishment of a new multinational maritime security force in response to attacks on ships launched by Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen.
The initiative is aimed at ensuring ships can pass through busy waterways near Yemen safely as the Houthis have been targeting vessels in protest of Israel’s war on Gaza, which has killed more than 19,000 Palestinians.
But what will the task force do, how will it work and how effective could it be?
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the establishment of a 10-country force on Tuesday in Bahrain.
In addition to the Arab nation, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, the Seychelles and Spain have agreed to join Washington in the new mission.
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