The Galaxy Leader, which was captured off the coast of Yemen, is operated by NYK Line of Japan. Photo: owen foley/ReutersIran-backed Yemeni rebels said they hijacked an Israeli-linked cargo ship with 25 crew members in the Red Sea over the weekend, heightening tensions in the Gaza conflict. The Houthis, a rebel group that controls Yemen’s north, said on X, formerly Twitter, that they are taking the vessel to the Yemeni coast and would continue to target vessels linked to Israel because of its attacks on Gaza.

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Persons: owen foley Organizations: Galaxy Leader, NYK, Reuters Locations: Yemen, Japan, Reuters Iran, Red, Gaza, Yemeni, Israel