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Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/07/21/port-eilat-israel-houthi-shutdown-shipping-trade/
Houthi Attacks Take Toll on Israel's Red Sea Port
(Washington Post) Mikhail Klimentov - The Houthis in Yemen began attacking vessels in the Red Sea and beyond in solidarity with Gaza following Israel's response to the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel. The Port of Eilat, in southern Israel, has seen a 90% drop in activity since, according to chief executive Gideon Golber. "You cannot let terror organizations close any route," Golber said Sunday. The port has continued paying employees' salaries, as well as land and port fees to the government and municipality "without having any work," he said. Eilat is Israel's third largest port and a major point of entry for goods from China, India and Australia, while fertilizers and minerals were exported through Eilat. The port also serves cruises and passenger ships.