The death toll from an attack on the Liberian-flagged, Greek-operated cargo ship Eternity C in the Red Sea has risen to four. The ship, carrying 22 crew members—21 Filipinos and one Russian—was struck by drones and RPGs launched from Houthi speedboats, according to EU naval mission Aspides.
Two crew members were also injured, and the vessel is now drifting. This brings the number of deaths from Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea since June 2024 to eight.
Palestinians celebrated the ceasefire agreement reached between Israel and Hamas after indirect talks in Egypt, marking the first step of a broader peace plan involving hostage exchanges and Israeli troop withdrawals. Crowds, including children displaced by Israeli attacks, gathered around Al-Aqsa Martyrs’ Hospital to celebrate the end of the fighting. Residents in Maghazi Refugee Camp expressed hopes for rebuilding Gaza and establishing a Palestinian state. “Thank God, the war is over. Our homes were destroyed, and our children killed. We thank everyone who helped end this war,” said Yasser Abu Hein. Others shared optimism that Gaza would “return better than before.”
Israel confirmed that the ceasefire would begin following a cabinet vote later in the day.
Muhammed Rabah
TR