What Are the Concrete Effects of Yemeni Operations on Israeli Ports and Supply Chains?

The British bulletin Lloyd’s List confirmed that Yemen has become an influential actor in the conflict through a multidimensional maritime strategy, comprising precise military operations and media campaigns in support of the Palestinian cause.

The report pointed to a qualitative shift in Yemeni tactics—from targeting vessels linked to Israel using fast boats and special forces to paralyzing activity at the port of Eilat and disrupting supply lines.

It also highlighted the inability of Western powers to halt these operations despite more than a year of escalation, exposing the fragility of Western deterrence. The report noted that Yemen has successfully leveraged naval operations and information projection to convey its solidarity message with Palestine, raising alarm within shipping companies and confronting the world with ethical questions about the real balance of power.