While Houthi attacks against ships are not new, many Arab countries feel the timing of this international coalition benefits Israel, so they can't publicly support it, although it will benefit them.
If all traffic in the Suez Canal stopped, Egypt would lose about $13 million daily, disrupting its main foreign currency income.
As he takes the helm of the OPEC oil producer, Sheikh Mehshal is expected to preserve key Kuwaiti foreign policies, including support for Gulf Arab unity and Western alliances.
Kuwait has played a very circumspect role in the region.
Under Kuwait's constitution, the crown prince automatically becomes emir but assumes power only after taking an oath in parliament.
The meeting, reported in Arab News, is expected to take place ahead of the 44th Gulf Cooperation Council Summit.
The main concerns in the Gulf states and Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
The incident represented a major escalation after more than a year of relative calm in Yemen as peace efforts gained momentum.
With temperatures soaring around the Persian Gulf, steps are being taken to cool things down, including introducing environmentally friendly laws and planting millions of trees.
National Infrastructure, Energy, and Water Minister Israel Katz also announced an increase in the budget for the Tamar reservoir.
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