Yemen-based Houthi rebels released the crew of the cargo ship Galaxy Leader on Wednesday after a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
On Sunday, the first day of a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas began with the release of three Israeli hostages in exchange for 90 Palestinian prisoners. During the 15-month long war that began when Hamas slaughtered 2,000 Israelis on Oct. 7, 2023, the Houthis began attacking cargo vessels in the Red Sea, a primary shipping route between Europe and Asia.
In November 2023, the Houthis seized the Galaxy Leader and its crew of 25 sailors from the Philippines, Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine, and Mexico. The Iran-backed group began launching attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in what it said was in support of the Palestinians.
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