'Houthi missile that hit US container in Red Sea is proof conflict is not over'

15 January 2024 , 22:26

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'Military force alone does not produce peace in the Middle East'

THE missile fired by Houthis that hit a US-owned container in the Red Sea was explosive proof that this conflict wasn’t ended by the UK and US bombing Yemen.

Sitting back and doing nothing while the Iranian-backed Islamists attacked vessels on a major trade route may never have been the answer, but military force alone does not produce peace in the Middle East. The danger of escalation across the region, Hamas-backing Houthi leaders citing the Israeli slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza for their own attacks, is a genuine concern.

And Rishi Sunak justifying military action ducked searching questions about strategy from Keir Starmer, despite receiving Labour’s support. Just as a ceasefire is necessary in Gaza, another is required in the Red Sea.

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