INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: An India-bound cargo ship, carrying up to 52 people has reportedly been seized, reported The Sun.The Galaxy Leader vessel was
sailing from Turkey and bound for India.The seizsure indicates the potential involvement of Yemen-based Houthi rebels, who previously vowed
to target all ships linked to Israel or display its flag in the Red Sea.According to reports from Axios, the Israeli authorities admitted
that the Galaxy Leader vessel, which is partly owned by an Israeli company, had been seized by rebels
However, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) later contradicted assertions that the ship had Israeli origins.Unravelling the precise ownership
of these vessels proves challenging due to the intricate web of companies holding stakes or leasing the ships.Israel-Hamas war news: US,
Israel, and Hamas agree on temporary ceasefire to release hostagesSeveral media sources have indicated that the ship is under the ownership
of Israeli shipping businessman Rami Ungar
The nationality of the crew remains uncertain, with Israel asserting that no nationals are present on the vessel.The Galaxy Leader, flying
the flag of the Bahamas, allegedly went unreported to ship tracking services for a span of 26 hours
The incident is believed to have occurred in the Red Sea, where the vessel was reportedly targeted by Houthi forces.Contradictory reports
have emerged regarding the number of individuals on board, with Lebanon-based outlet Al Mayadeen stating 52 people and other sources
suggesting a crew size of 22.Will China intervene in Israel Hamas War?: 'Top priority is Complete Lasting Ceasefire,' China at UN"The
hijacking of the cargo ship by the Houthis near Yemen in the southern Red Sea is a very serious event on a global level
This is a ship that left Turkey on its way to India with an international civilian crew, without Israelis," Israeli military spokesman
Daniel Hagari was quoted as saying.However, he maintained that the ship was not of Israeli origin
Last week, Houthi leader Abdulmalik al-Houthi issued a threat to seize shipping in a fervent declaration."Our eyes are open to constantly
monitor and search for any Israeli ship in the Red Sea," he said.
