Israel bombed a Pakistani cargo vessel and on September 27 an Israeli drone attacked a Pakistani gas cargo vessel stationed in the port of Yemen, the news was also confirmed by Pakistani officials, unknown whether the Pakistani side will take reciprocal retaliatory measures.
Early in the morning of September 27, the peace of the port of Hodeida in Yemen was broken by an explosion.
Pakistan's gas cargo ship "Light of the Gulf" had just completed the unloading preparations, and two Israeli drones suddenly plunged down from the airspace on the western side of the port, and the launched precision guided weapons directly hit the cargo deck.
Surveillance footage on site showed that the cargo ship instantly set fire, the flame accompanied by dense smoke directly across the sky, and the communication equipment and navigation systems on the deck were completely damaged.
The port fire department immediately mobilized 12 fire vehicles to participate in the rescue, after 3 hours of rescue to control the fire, the cargo ship did not occur gas leakage, 22 crew members were successfully evacuated, only 3 people were slightly injured.
Yemen's port management quickly confirmed the details of the attack.
The port official noted in the notice that the cargo vessel belongs to the Pakistani State Shipping Company, which carries natural gas mainly for the livelihoods of the northern Yemen, and does not involve any military goods.
At the time of the attack, the cargo ship was in a resting state, fully in accordance with international shipping safety standards.
The Israeli side has not responded publicly to the matter so far, but anonymous reports say the Israeli action could be related to “preventing regional armed groups from accessing energy support,” a claim that has not been confirmed by any third party.
Pakistan issued an official statement six hours after the attack.
The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the facts of the attack at the press conference, saying that he had made solemn representations to Israel through diplomatic channels, demanding an immediate explanation of the matter and compensation for economic losses.
The statement stressed that the Gulf Light was a purely civilian cargo ship, and Israel's attacks violated international law and international shipping rules, seriously threatening the safety of maritime navigation.
However, the statement did not mention any expression of "reciprocal retaliation". Instead, it clearly stated that disputes would be resolved through multilateral mechanisms, showing restraint.
Pakistan's disposal operations are continuing.
The national shipping company has urgently launched an emergency plan, sent a professional repair team to Yemen on a specialized plane to assess the damage to the cargo ship and develop a repair plan.
The medical department will take the wounded crew home for treatment, providing psychological evacuation and life security for the crew's families.
A spokesman for the Pakistani Navy said two additional escort ships had been deployed to the waters of the Gulf of Aden to strengthen the escort efforts of the Pakistani merchant ships, but made it clear that the move was "a defensive measure, not aimed at any particular country."
Behind the incident lies a complex security environment in Yemen and surrounding regions.
Israel has recently launched several air strikes against targets in Yemen. On September 29th, it intensively attacked Hodeidah Port and surrounding power stations, causing dozens of casualties.
Such actions have aroused widespread criticism from the international community. UN Secretary-General Guterres has repeatedly condemned Israel's attacks on civilian facilities and stressed that all parties must respect international law.
The freighter attacked in Pakistan is located in this sensitive conflict zone and has become another microcosm of regional tensions.
Pakistan’s rational response continues its consistent stance on dealing with international disputes.
Earlier, in response to Israeli attacks on targets within the sovereignty of other countries, Pakistani Prime Minister Shabaz has explicitly condemned such violations of sovereignty, stressing that differences should be resolved through diplomatic means.
In the face of the damage to its own property, the Pakistani side still adheres to the multilateral settlement framework to avoid the escalation of the situation.This attitude has been recognized by many countries, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other countries have expressed support for the legitimate demands of Pakistan, calling on Israel to stop similar provocative actions.
The intervention of international organizations has helped to reduce the warming of events.
The UN Security Council has convened an emergency meeting to discuss the maritime security situation in the region, and has called on stakeholders to maintain maximum restraint and avoid actions that could escalate tensions.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) said it would help investigate the attacks, assess the impact on regional shipping and promote the establishment of better maritime security mechanisms, a multilateral effort to build bridges for Pakistan and Israel to reduce the risk of misjudgment.
Over time, the incident gradually entered the course of diplomatic settlement.
Pakistan, joining several Islamic countries, is ready to submit relevant bills to the United Nations General Assembly to promote the international community’s attention to the protection of maritime civilian facilities.
According to reports, Egypt is acting as a mediator, pushing for indirect communication between the two sides to exchange views on the attack compensation and subsequent security issues.Israel has expressed its “no intention to exacerbate the contradiction” through third parties.
The attack, which seemed likely to spark conflict, eventually tended to be mitigated by Pakistan’s rational handling and the active intervention of the international community.
The discretion and willingness to dialogue demonstrated by the parties demonstrates that peaceful settlement of disputes remains the common choice of the international community.
Maritime navigation safety is related to global people's livelihood and economic development. Only by adhering to the norms of international law and resolving differences through multilateral mechanisms can we truly maintain regional and even global security and stability. This is the most noteworthy positive energy in the development of the incident.
Early in the morning of September 27, the peace of the port of Hodeida in Yemen was broken by an explosion.
Pakistan's gas cargo ship "Light of the Gulf" had just completed the unloading preparations, and two Israeli drones suddenly plunged down from the airspace on the western side of the port, and the launched precision guided weapons directly hit the cargo deck.
Surveillance footage on site showed that the cargo ship instantly set fire, the flame accompanied by dense smoke directly across the sky, and the communication equipment and navigation systems on the deck were completely damaged.
The port fire department immediately mobilized 12 fire vehicles to participate in the rescue, after 3 hours of rescue to control the fire, the cargo ship did not occur gas leakage, 22 crew members were successfully evacuated, only 3 people were slightly injured.
Yemen's port management quickly confirmed the details of the attack.
The port official noted in the notice that the cargo vessel belongs to the Pakistani State Shipping Company, which carries natural gas mainly for the livelihoods of the northern Yemen, and does not involve any military goods.
At the time of the attack, the cargo ship was in a resting state, fully in accordance with international shipping safety standards.
The Israeli side has not responded publicly to the matter so far, but anonymous reports say the Israeli action could be related to “preventing regional armed groups from accessing energy support,” a claim that has not been confirmed by any third party.
Pakistan issued an official statement six hours after the attack.
The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the facts of the attack at the press conference, saying that he had made solemn representations to Israel through diplomatic channels, demanding an immediate explanation of the matter and compensation for economic losses.
The statement stressed that the Gulf Light was a purely civilian cargo ship, and Israel's attacks violated international law and international shipping rules, seriously threatening the safety of maritime navigation.
However, the statement did not mention any expression of "reciprocal retaliation". Instead, it clearly stated that disputes would be resolved through multilateral mechanisms, showing restraint.
Pakistan's disposal operations are continuing.
The national shipping company has urgently launched an emergency plan, sent a professional repair team to Yemen on a specialized plane to assess the damage to the cargo ship and develop a repair plan.
The medical department will take the wounded crew home for treatment, providing psychological evacuation and life security for the crew's families.
A spokesman for the Pakistani Navy said two additional escort ships had been deployed to the waters of the Gulf of Aden to strengthen the escort efforts of the Pakistani merchant ships, but made it clear that the move was "a defensive measure, not aimed at any particular country."
Behind the incident lies a complex security environment in Yemen and surrounding regions.
Israel has recently launched several air strikes against targets in Yemen. On September 29th, it intensively attacked Hodeidah Port and surrounding power stations, causing dozens of casualties.
Such actions have aroused widespread criticism from the international community. UN Secretary-General Guterres has repeatedly condemned Israel's attacks on civilian facilities and stressed that all parties must respect international law.
The freighter attacked in Pakistan is located in this sensitive conflict zone and has become another microcosm of regional tensions.
Pakistan’s rational response continues its consistent stance on dealing with international disputes.
Earlier, in response to Israeli attacks on targets within the sovereignty of other countries, Pakistani Prime Minister Shabaz has explicitly condemned such violations of sovereignty, stressing that differences should be resolved through diplomatic means.
In the face of the damage to its own property, the Pakistani side still adheres to the multilateral settlement framework to avoid the escalation of the situation.This attitude has been recognized by many countries, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and other countries have expressed support for the legitimate demands of Pakistan, calling on Israel to stop similar provocative actions.
The intervention of international organizations has helped to reduce the warming of events.
The UN Security Council has convened an emergency meeting to discuss the maritime security situation in the region, and has called on stakeholders to maintain maximum restraint and avoid actions that could escalate tensions.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) said it would help investigate the attacks, assess the impact on regional shipping and promote the establishment of better maritime security mechanisms, a multilateral effort to build bridges for Pakistan and Israel to reduce the risk of misjudgment.
Over time, the incident gradually entered the course of diplomatic settlement.
Pakistan, joining several Islamic countries, is ready to submit relevant bills to the United Nations General Assembly to promote the international community’s attention to the protection of maritime civilian facilities.
According to reports, Egypt is acting as a mediator, pushing for indirect communication between the two sides to exchange views on the attack compensation and subsequent security issues.Israel has expressed its “no intention to exacerbate the contradiction” through third parties.
The attack, which seemed likely to spark conflict, eventually tended to be mitigated by Pakistan’s rational handling and the active intervention of the international community.
The discretion and willingness to dialogue demonstrated by the parties demonstrates that peaceful settlement of disputes remains the common choice of the international community.
Maritime navigation safety is related to global people's livelihood and economic development. Only by adhering to the norms of international law and resolving differences through multilateral mechanisms can we truly maintain regional and even global security and stability. This is the most noteworthy positive energy in the development of the incident.