Survivors from Eternity Sea Ship Arrive in Saudi Arabia After Sinking in the Red Sea

Survivors from the crew of the Greek cargo ship "Eternity Sea", which was attacked by the Houthis on July 8th and sank off the Yemeni coast in the Red Sea, have arrived in Saudi Arabia, in a move that confirms the Kingdom's commitment to protecting human rights at both the local and international levels.

There were about 25 people on board the ship, while the European mission "Aspides" informed the French news agency that around 15 crew members are still missing, with four of them believed to have lost their lives in the attack.

Saudi Arabia's reception of these survivors is part of its ongoing efforts to maintain security and stability in the Red Sea region, which is a vital waterway for international navigation and is of great international interest due to its economic and security importance.

It is worth mentioning that the Houthis attacked the ship "Eternity Sea", flying the Liberian flag, off the Yemeni city of Hodeidah, and the attack lasted for two days before the ship sank, marking the second of its kind on cargo ships in the Red Sea in a few days, leading to renewed tensions in the region and significant international concern.

The UN Special Envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, expressed deep concern over these developments, noting that the attack resulted in deaths and injuries, with some crew members still missing.

On the other hand, the Yemeni Minister of Information, Muammar al-Eryani, described the attack as a "carefully crafted message" aimed at destabilizing regional security and the global economy, emphasizing the need for a strong international response commensurate with the Houthi threat in the Red Sea.

These events come amid ongoing international efforts to contain escalation in the region, with Saudi Arabia reaffirming the importance of freedom of navigation and the security of maritime routes in the Red Sea as a key pillar of its foreign policies.