MV Galaxy Leader

Summary

Houthi militants boarded the vehicle carrier Galaxy Leader by helicopter in the southern Red Sea and diverted the vessel to Hodeidah port, Yemen. The 25 multinational crew — Bulgarian, Filipino, Mexican, Romanian, Ukrainian — were held on board for over a year before phased releases began. The seizure marked the opening of the sustained Houthi maritime campaign against merchant shipping linked to Israel. The vessel is chartered by Ray Car Carriers, ultimately connected via corporate structure to Israeli businessman Abraham Ungar.

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