2023-12-23 18:30:15
Title: Israeli advisors enter Yemen’s Socotra island as part of joint security plan
According to reports in the media in Yemen, a delegation of senior advisers in the Israeli security system entered the island of Socotra in southern Yemen. This action is part of a joint plan by Israel, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to protect Israeli shipping in the maritime territory of Yemen.
The source, associated with pro-government sources, reported that after the landing, the Israeli and Emirati officials went to the new military base of the Emirates on the island. The report came following the publication of reports by several media outlets about the entry and deployment of the “Corvette” ship of the “Saar 6” type on the island of Socotra. As I recall, the “Corvette” was recently deployed for the first time in the Red Sea.
No information has been released about the mission of the small warship and the Israeli advisers on the island of Socotra, but given the defensive nature of the ship, according to the report, it is likely that Israel intends to establish a naval base there.
Socotra is the most important and largest island in Yemen’s territorial waters in the Gulf of Aden, which plays a crucial role in controlling the waters of southern Yemen. This island was once used as a naval and military base by Britain and Portugal and was recently passed back and forth between Emirati and Saudi mercenaries.
The developments on Socotra raise concerns about the potential escalation of regional tensions, particularly given the ongoing conflict in Yemen and the involvement of various international powers in the country’s affairs. As such, this joint security plan involving Israel, the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia is likely to draw scrutiny and spark discussion about the broader implications for the region.
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