Filipino Seafarers Taken Hostage by Yemen's Houthi Rebels

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At least 17 Filipino seafarers were taken hostage by Yemen's Houthi armed group when the rebels hijacked their cargo vessel in the Red Sea. The Philippine government is concerned about this incident as it is connected to the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants.

At least 17 Filipino seafarers were taken hostage by Yemen 's Houthi armed group when the rebels hijacked their cargo vessel in the Red Sea . The Philippine government is concerned about this incident as it is connected to the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants.

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