Australia stops ship carrying livestock from sailing around Africa to Israel
The MV Bahijah sailed from Australia for Israel on January 5 but abandoned passage through the Red Sea due to threat of attack by Houthis and was ordered home by the Australian government.
Ship and tug boats are seen at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen February 1, 2017.(photo credit: REUTERS/ABDULJABBAR ZEYAD)ByREUTERS