Galaxy Leader Crew Released After 14 Months Captivity by Houthis

The governing body of the Houthi movement released a statement first reported by Al Masirah TV confirming the crew of the car carrier Galaxy Leader has been released. The crew was held for nearly 14 months by the Houthis which said it was “port of the battle to support Gaza.”

The Supreme Political Council issued a brief statement today, January 22, announcing the release which had been rumored as imminent in recent days.  According to the statement, the release came after “communication” with the Hamas movement in Gaza and efforts by negotiators in Oman. 

The Houthis said the release “comes in support of the ce…