The group has
threatened to extend their attacks on ships heading to Israeli ports to the
Mediterranean Sea, in what they say is a campaign of solidarity with
Palestinians during Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.
Al-Houthi urged China, Russia, Asian and European
countries to not transport goods to Israeli ports.
Houthis have previously said their main targets are Israel, and its
allies the United States and Britain.
"Everyone must stop transporting to the occupied Palestinian
ports... It is in the interest of all companies to stop transporting to the
Israeli enemy towards the Mediterranean Sea or in any direction,"
al-Houthi said.
Houthi attacks have raised the cost of shipping and
insurance by disrupting a key trade route between Asia and Europe, forcing
shipping firms to re-route to longer and more expensive journeys around
southern Africa.