Yemen's Houthi rebels say they have launched a drone attack on the Israeli port city of Eilat

Two of the world's largest shipping companies are temporarily suspending their routes through the Red Sea. It follows a series of attacks on vessels in the region by Iran-backed Houthi fighters. They say it's their response to Israel's war on Gaza.

John Stawpert, a senior Trade and Environment Manager at the International Chamber of Shipping, joins Al Jazeera live from London.

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