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Summary

The transcript covers growing instability in the Red Sea as Yemen's Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, escalate attacks on commercial and military ships, disrupting global shipping. It discusses the international response, including U.S. and UK strikes on Houthi sites. It also covers rising antisemitism in Germany following the Gaza war, Sweden's ratification to join NATO after objections from Turkey and Hungary, North Korea's belligerent actions towards South Korea, and NATO's upcoming large-scale military exercises aimed at deterring Russian aggression.

Takeaways

• 😳 Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for new attacks on US ships in Red Sea
• 😤 US and allies strike Houthi missile launch sites in Yemen in response
• 🤝 Iran and Turkey leaders meet, call for ceasefire in Gaza and two state solution
• 👎 Israel rejects EU peace plan, Borrell says Israel is no longer a valid interlocutor
• 😠 Antisemitic attacks increase in Germany since Gaza war began
• 👍 Turkey ratifies Sweden's NATO membership after over a year of objections
• 😨 North Korea declares South Korea as main enemy, dissolves cooperation agencies
• 😡 North Korea arms sales to Russia in exchange for food and technology
• 😀 Hungary sole holdout still blocking Sweden's NATO accession
• ⚔️ NATO to hold huge military exercises in Europe to deter Russia

Q & A

What rebel group claimed responsibility for the recent attacks on US ships in the Red Sea?

The Houthi rebels that control parts of war-torn Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks on several US ships in the Red Sea.

Why have the Houthis intensified attacks in strategic waters near Yemen?

The Houthis, backed by Iran, say they have intensified attacks in the Bab El Mandeb Strait and Gulf of Aden against commercial cargo ships they claim have ties to Israel, in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

How has the US responded to the latest Houthi attack?

The US reacted quickly, carrying out airstrikes on Houthi missile launch sites in Yemen along with the UK. They say it illustrates the Houthis' continued intent to conduct attacks, which they call unacceptable and illegal.

How much global trade passes through the Bab El Mandeb Strait?

Around 12% of global maritime trade passes through the Bab El Mandeb Strait, the maritime passage between Yemen, Djibouti and Eritrea that connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean.

What impact have the attacks had on shipping and trade?

The number of shipping containers transported through the area has fallen 70%. To avoid the tensions, shippers prefer to take the 10-day longer route around Africa's Cape of Good Hope, leading to delivery delays and spiraling insurance costs that raise merchandise prices.

How popular is support for the Houthis inside Yemen?

In the streets of Sanaa, the Houthi-controlled Yemeni capital, support for the Houthis is solid. Many say the attacks don't intimidate them and they firmly support Palestinian rights, with some new fighters even vowing to join the battle.

Will the Houthis stop the attacks?

The Houthi rebels affirm they will keep up attacks on shipping until the war in Gaza is over. They say they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians and will not change their stance.

How have antisemitic hate crimes changed in Germany since the Gaza war?

Antisemitic incidents in Germany increased over 320% from the same period last year, with over 2,200 cases registered by the end of January 2023, according to an official investigation.

What support has Spain's Prime Minister shown for EU foreign policy chief Borrell?

Spanish PM Sánchez offered firm backing for Borrell's peace efforts, seeing the two-state solution as the only path to peace in the Middle East, and working to ensure the Gaza tragedy does not repeat.

What is the goal of NATO's upcoming military exercises?

NATO will hold its biggest war games since the Cold War, with over 90,000 troops training for a scenario involving conflict with a nearby adversary, aimed at deterring any potential Russian attack on a member state.