The Houthis signaled a suspension of their attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea and Israel-linked vessels. This was stated in a letter sent to the armed wing of Hamas (and published online) that praised the ceasefire in Gaza, but warned that attacks would resume if hostilities reignited. While the group has not formally declared a full ceasefire, no attacks have been recorded since.

The move comes after more than two years of hostile actions that severely disrupted one of the world’s key shipping corridors. Experts caution the pause is fragile and conditional, leaving global maritime trade alert for any abrupt return of aggression.