China’s shipping firm COSCO halts shipments to Israel

Chinese shipping firm COSCO has reportedly suspended shipping to the Israeli regime through the strategic Red Sea, following the Yemeni army’s attacks on ships bound for the occupied territories in support of the Gaza Strip.

Israeli financial news website Globes reported COSCO’s decision on Sunday without providing further details, adding that the shipping firm is yet to notify international shippers of its decision.

COSCO offices in Israel declined to comment. Israeli port officials also said they were checking the report.

The latest development comes amid repeated warnings by the Yemeni army that it will prevent the passage of all ships bound for Israeli ports.