Maersk has announced plans to resume navigation through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal once conditions are deemed safe, prioritizing the safety of its crew. The company had previously diverted its vessels away from the region following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, who targeted ships in solidarity with Gazans. At a press conference in Egypt, Maersk's chief executive expressed optimism about recent peace efforts in Gaza and the Bab al-Mandab strait, which could restore freedom of navigation in the area. While the Houthis have ceased attacks on United States ships after diplomatic interventions, they have stated that they will continue targeting vessels linked to Israel as the conflict in Gaza persists.