The Israeli Air Force (IAF) has released footage showing an airstrike on the Galaxy Leader, a ship hijacked by Houthi forces in November 2023.
The video captures the moment Israeli warplanes hit the car carrier at the Ras Isa port, where the ship had remained under Houthi control since its hijacking.
The Galaxy Leader had been turned into a surveillance platform by the Houthis, who installed radar systems to track vessels in international waters. Israeli military officials stated that the ship was being used to support operations by the Iran-backed group.
Owned by Galaxy Maritime Ltd. (registered in the Isle of Man), the Galaxy Leader is part of Ray Car Carriers Ltd., a UK-based company co-owned by Israeli businessman Abraham (Rami) Ungar.
The ship’s crew was held captive from November 2023 until January 2025, when they were released as part of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
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