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Red Sea Attacks on Ships Spark Safety Concerns for Sailors

Commercial ships face increasing dangers at sea after armed groups have attacked and seized vessels in waters around the Red Sea and off the coast of Yemen, adding to perils for seafarers, shipping officials said on Wednesday. An attempted hijacking …

US Warns of Growing Threats to Ships Sailing Through Red Sea

A spate of attacks on merchant shipping near Yemen and Somalia, likely triggered by the war in Gaza, have prompted the US to warn vessel operators to be extra careful when navigating the region. On Nov. 19, Houthis seized of …

Capture of Israeli-Owned Ship Reignites Fears Over Mideast Shipping

An Israeli-owned ship seized in the Red Sea by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in retaliation for the war in Gaza is raising fears over more widespread disruption in one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. The Galaxy Leader, beneficially owned by …

Yemen’s Houthis Leader Says Group Will Target Israeli Ships in Red Sea

Yemen’s Houthi leader said on Tuesday his forces would make further attacks on Israel and they could target Israeli ships in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait. The Iran-aligned group made several missile and drone attacks against Israel …

Insurers Review Middle East Events Policies After War Leads to Cancellations

Some insurers are excluding Israel, Lebanon and other Middle Eastern countries from their event cancellation policies after the Israel-Hamas war resulted in some activities being pulled. European Aquatics last week called off the continental water polo championships, which was scheduled …

Israel’s Ship Industry Urges Government to Help With Soaring War Risk Premiums

Ships sailing for Israel face a 10-fold jump in war risk premiums as the conflict in Gaza intensifies, prompting industry calls for the government to help ensure vital imports keep coming. Israel has vowed to annihilate Islamist group Hamas after …

Israel’s Ashdod Port Toils Under Threat of Rockets as War Risk Insurance Rates Soar

When wailing sirens warn of incoming rockets from Gaza, workers at Israel’s Port of Ashdod stop operations within moments and quickly resume their work minutes later when the all clear is given. It’s an unusual way for a port to …

Israeli Firms Try to Cope With Trauma, Worker Shortages, Missed Deadlines

Business as usual is rare right now inside the companies that power Israel’s $520 billion economy, as leaders try to keep operations going while offering emotional and other support to workers. The realities of the Israel-Hamas war are upending not …

Companies Grapple With the Fallout of Speaking Up About the Israel-Hamas War

Starbucks accused a union representing thousands of its baristas of damaging the brand and endangering co-workers with a pro-Palestinian tweet. The CEO of a prominent tech conference resigned amid backlash for his public statements suggesting that Israel was committing war …

Oil Tanker Sails to Israeli Red Sea Port to Avoid Conflict

An oil tanker is hauling a cargo of crude toward an Israeli Red Sea port that’s seldom used for crude deliveries after the nation’s main import terminal on the Mediterranean was disrupted by the conflict with Hamas. The shipment underscores …