Reports Say Israeli Ship “Galaxy Leader” Hijacked By Houthi Terrorists

Reports from Arab media indicate that the “Galaxy Leader,” a vehicle carrier vessel, was hijacked in the Red Sea on Monday by the Houthi group, which is supported by Iran, as reported by The Jerusalem Post.

An Israeli ship named “Galaxy Leader” was hijacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea on Monday, according to Arab media.#Israel | #Houthi | #Yemen https://t.co/5Ai3Q32Tqf

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) November 19, 2023

The Galaxy Leader was last seen in the Red Sea (Position: 19.88°(lat) /38.84°(Ion)). The ship is underway, cruising at 17.5 knots.

Additional info on the vessel.

Some X users are saying the vessel is an Israeli-owned ship.

Initial, unconfirmed reports that #IRGCterrorists-backed #Houthis have hijacked the Galaxy Leader vessel with 22 people on board. Follows Houthi threats over the last 24 hours to target #Israel-linked ships. https://t.co/XIFOxsggcz pic.twitter.com/JJuvfoTc5K

— Jason Brodsky (@JasonMBrodsky) November 19, 2023

🇾🇪🇮🇱🚨‼️ BREAKING: The Houthis in Yemen hijacked an "Israeli cargo ship" called "Galaxy Leader" sailing in the Gulf. There are said to be 22 crew members on board the ship. — Israeli Media

Also the spokesman for the Yemeni Armed Forces: An important statement in the coming hours pic.twitter.com/ZQnmN3Dh1H

— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) November 19, 2023

We have reported multiple Israeli-owned vessels have been attacked in 2023:

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