The Port of Eilat, Israel's only Red Sea port, faces a potential complete shutdown due to a 90 percent drop in activity caused by Houthi attacks on shipping in solidarity with Gaza. The Houthis, backed by Iran, have vowed to continue their attacks until Israel ends its operations in Gaza. Despite the downturn, the port has maintained employee salaries and payments to the government. Chief executive Gideon Golber urged the government to provide financial incentives to attract shipping traffic back to Eilat.
Officials at Israel's only Red Sea port warned the government that it was at risk of complete shutdown without financial assistance due to the impact of Houthi attacks. The Port of Eilat experienced a 90 percent drop in activity since the attacks began, which were in response to Israel's actions in Gaza. Houthi militants have promised to continue these attacks until Israel ceases its operations in Gaza.
Gideon Golber, the chief executive of the Port of Eilat, stated that while a complete shutdown would not signify a major change, it would symbolize a win for the Houthis and illustrate the significant impact of their attacks. He urged government officials to incentivize ships to come to Eilat to counter the threats posed by terrorist organizations.
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