Egypt mined the waters. Yemen sent troops to the Zuqar & Hanish islands.
Israel hit back—sending commandos to seize key islands & set up radar outposts.
The battle for the strait had begun. #RedSeaChess
During the Yom Kippur War, Egypt & North Yemen shut down Bab el-Mandeb, cutting Israel’s lifeline to the sea.
South Yemen joined in, arming nearby islands.
The goal? Squeeze Israel from every side. #1973Conflict