News - Yemen: Hebrew media reported on Sunday that German warships are avoiding the Red Sea, citing it as evidence of the Yemeni Armed Forces’ capability to counter the US and Western deterrence axis in the region.

The Times of Israel revealed that, contrary to claims that Yemeni forces would cease operations fearing Trump’s return, Yemen’s forces have maintained their stance in support of Palestine and expanded naval operations to include Israeli-linked ships with shifting ownerships.

The report added that after Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, an Emirati influencer falsely suggested that Yemeni forces had declared a ceasefire out of fear. This rumor quickly spread among Trump supporters but was debunked as misinformation on social media platform X.

The Times of Israel also highlighted that Yemen has updated its maritime strategy, now targeting vessels attempting to obscure ownership to evade detection, and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Palestine and Lebanon regardless of threats.

German frigate Baden-Württemberg and support ship Frankfurt am Main, recently returning from the Indian and Pacific Oceans, avoided the Red Sea, seen as an indication of the Yemenis’ growing capability to counter Western forces and regional deterrence.

The report noted that Israel, facing multiple regional challenges, is particularly concerned about Yemen, viewing it as a critical front impacting its security.

In November 2023, Yemeni Armed Forces began targeting Israeli ships, or vessels linked to Israel, in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean, and as far as the Mediterranean, using missiles and drones. 

Yemeni forces' strikes are in solidarity with Gaza and in response to the ongoing siege and genocide since October 7, 2023, as well as the aggression led by the United States and the United Kingdom against Yemen.