Houthis release video of ship hijack: rebels hold crew at gunpoint, raise anti-Israel slogans

Yemen's Houthis have released video footage showing armed men dropping from a helicopter and seizing a cargo ship in the southern Red Sea.

The footage was released by the movement's TV channel Al Masirah after the ship was hijacked by the Iran-backed group, who said the ship was linked to Israel.

Israel, however, says the seized ship was British-owned and Japanese-operated.

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen released a video showing how the group hijacked an Israeli-linked shipping vessel in the Red Sea.

The footage shows a helicopter landing on the vehicle carrier named the Galaxy Leader, with several gunmen getting off and taking control of the ship.

Houthi gunmen can be seen holding the international crew at gunpoint in the video.

Also Watch: Injured Israeli soldier plays Egyptian song with Arab doctor who is treating him