The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the deployment of four new Sa’ar 6 class corvettes to the Red Sea, marking their inaugural participation in Israeli navy operations. These advanced vessels equipped with combat systems aim to bolster the navy’s capabilities in targeting Hamas’ naval strength, according to the Israeli officials.

This strategic move follows recent threats by the Houthis in Yemen, who warned ships in the Red Sea against heading towards Israel. The Houthis targeted the Norwegian-flagged commercial tanker “STRINDA” with a missile in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, prompting Israel’s deployment