In the wake of Yemen's Houthi actions, another country has launched an operation against Israel. Malaysia announced a ban on Israeli cargo ships and a ban on any ship en route to Israel from docking at Malaysian ports. At the same time, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim ordered the immediate implementation of the permanent ban.
Israel is a country that relies heavily on imports and exports, with the total value of Israel's imports and exports reaching more than $170 billion per year in 2022. Now, Yemen's Houthi rebels have cut off the Red Sea trade routes, and Malaysia and, increasingly, Muslim countries, have begun to ban Israeli freighters.
This will result in a serious impact on Israel's imports and exports to India, Southeast Asia and East Asia. This is a heavy blow to the Israeli economy.
But where there is a blockade of Israel, there are countries that support Israel. The United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Jordan are reportedly helping Israel bypass Yemen's blockade of the Red Sea. Israel can import and export goods through the ports of the UAE and Bahrain.
