The situation in the Red Sea is deteriorating!
According to CCTV news, on the 6th local time, the Yemeni Housai armed forces announced that in the past week, the US and UK coalition forces have launched a total of 17 airstrikes, resulting in at least 15 deaths. The Central Command of the United States issued a statement stating that it will destroy multiple Houser armed drones and unmanned boats within 24 hours.
In addition, according to the latest report from Reuters, Anbri Maritime Security in the UK said that a merchant ship reported an explosion near the Red Sea, approximately 19 nautical miles west of the Yemeni port city of Muha. In addition, the UK Maritime Trade Action Office stated that it has received reports of two explosions near a ship 27 nautical miles south of Muha. The report states that it is currently unclear whether the two explosions reported by Anbury Company and the Office of Maritime Trade Operations were the same event. Anbri Company stated in its briefing that the merchant ships involved in its report were in line with the characteristics of the targets of the Yemeni Husai armed attacks.
In terms of the Israeli Palestinian conflict, Israeli warplanes launched airstrikes on dozens of targets in the Gaza Strip. The temporary border situation between Lebanon and Israel continues to be tense, and the Israeli military has announced that it has completed tactical preparations to launch an attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
According to Agence France Presse, leaders of 17 countries including the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and Germany issued a joint statement on the 6th, urging Hamas to accept the ceasefire agreement currently under discussion.
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US and UK airstrikes
According to CCTV News, on June 6th local time, Abdul Malik Hussein, the leader of the Yemeni Houthi armed forces, stated in his weekly television address that this week the US and UK coalition forces launched a total of 17 airstrikes on areas controlled by the Yemeni Houthi armed forces, resulting in at least 15 deaths.
He also stated that in response, the Hussein armed forces conducted a total of 11 operations this week targeting targets in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Indian Ocean, of which 8 targets were ships related to the United States. In addition, the Houser armed forces also launched attacks on Israel's Eilat using missiles and drones, and claimed to have also launched attacks on the US aircraft carrier "Eisenhower".
On the same day, the Central Command of the United States issued a statement stating that in the past 24 hours, the US military has destroyed 8 drones launched by the Yemeni Houthi armed forces over the Red Sea, and destroyed 2 unmanned boats of the Houthi armed forces in the Red Sea.
The US Central Command also stated that a coalition ship shot down a Hussair armed drone in the Red Sea. In addition, the Husai armed forces launched an anti-ship ballistic missile from their controlled area. In the above actions, there were no reports of casualties or ship damage from the US military, coalition forces, or commercial ships.
In addition, on the afternoon of the 6th, Yehya Sareya, a military spokesperson for the Yemeni Hussai armed forces, gave a speech stating that the Hussai armed forces had cooperated with the Iraqi resistance organization to launch two military operations against Israel. For the first time, two ships transporting military supplies were attacked in Haifa Port, Israel. The second attack targeted a ship heading towards Haifa Port. Yehya Sareya stated that two operations used drones and accurately hit targets.
This is the first time that the Houser militants have announced an attack on Israeli targets along the Mediterranean coast. Yahya Sareya also stated that the Hussai armed forces will continue to carry out large-scale and multi-form joint military operations to support the Palestinians until the aggression against Palestine stops and the blockade against the Palestinian people is lifted.
In this regard, an Israeli military spokesperson said that the statement made by the Houser militants is not a fact.
Urgent situation on the border between Lebanon and Israel
On June 6th local time, Israeli wartime cabinet member Ganz stated in a speech to the mayors of several cities in the northern part of the country that the current situation may lead to war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, and the northern region needs to prepare for more difficult battles.
On the same day, Uri Golding, the commander of the Israeli Defense Forces Northern Command, stated that the Israeli military had completed its tactical preparations for launching an attack on Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Uri Golding delivered a speech on the same day, stating that the Israeli military has launched attacks on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon for eight consecutive months, causing them to suffer heavy blows. Last week, the Israeli military completed tactical preparations for launching an attack on Hezbollah in the north direction, conducted sufficient training, and had a firm determination. As long as the Israeli government orders, Hezbollah in Lebanon will face a strong and well prepared army.
On the 4th, the leader of Hezbollah in Lebanon stated that the organization does not want to escalate tensions, but is also prepared to deal with any conflicts, and as long as a ceasefire is not reached in the Gaza Strip, Hezbollah will not reach any ceasefire agreement with Israel.
On June 6th, Hezbollah in Lebanon announced the death of another member. As usual, the obituary issued by Hezbollah did not mention specific information such as the time and place of death of the individuals. According to local media in Lebanon, since the outbreak of conflict on the temporary border between Lebanon and Israel on October 8, 2023, 331 members of Hezbollah have died in Lebanon and Syria.
On June 6th local time, UN Secretary General Guterres issued a statement through a spokesperson, once again calling on all parties along the Lebanese Israeli border to urgently cease fire.
The statement stated that Guterres remains seriously concerned that the fighting has not only ravaged communities near the temporary border between Lebanon and Israel, but also had a deeper impact on the territories of Lebanon and Israel. These exchanges of fire may trigger broader conflicts and have devastating consequences for the region.
Guterres urged all parties to once again commit to the full implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and immediately cease hostilities. The United Nations will continue to support all diplomatic and political efforts to end violence.
17 countries speak out together
According to sources cited by Agence France Presse, US President Biden and 16 other leaders mainly from Europe and Latin America urged Hamas to accept the ceasefire agreement currently under discussion on the 6th.
According to reports, the White House stated in a joint statement that "it is time for the war to end, and this agreement is a necessary starting point." The signatories of the joint statement include leaders from France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, and Argentina.
The announcement stated, "Without delay, we demand that Hamas sign this agreement." The signatories of the announcement also include Brazil and Colombia, both of which have strongly condemned Israel's war actions.
The report states that the United States is conducting intensive diplomatic activities to persuade Hamas to accept the ceasefire agreement. At the same time, the announcement also calls for Israel's attitude to be more flexible. "At this critical moment, we call on the leaders of Israel and Hamas to reach a final reconciliation to bring peace of mind to the families of the hostages and those involved in this terrible conflict."
On May 31st, US President Biden stated in a speech that Israel has proposed a three-stage ceasefire plan to provide a roadmap for achieving a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensuring the release of detainees. The plan has been submitted to the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) through Qatar. On June 4th, senior members of Hamas criticized that the text of the proposed ceasefire agreement submitted by the United States to it was inconsistent with the previous public speech by US President Biden. Hamas only agrees to sign a ceasefire agreement with Israel if it promises a permanent ceasefire and full withdrawal of its troops.