Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched a violent new wave of attacks on ships in the Red Sea, sinking two vessels and killing crew members.

DUBAI: Rescuers found four more crew members Thursday who went missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sank a ship in the Red Sea as the United States alleged the group may “have kidnapped” others on board.

Rescuers discovered four more crew members missing after Yemen's Houthi rebels sank the Eternity C ship. Allegations arise of possible kidnappings by Houthis, who released footage of the attack. The incident reflects escalating violence tied to the Israel-Hamas conflict,