Israel’s weekend bombing of a Yemeni port city is a new escalation of the war in Gaza. It took place in a strategic location, the entrance to the Red Sea. This is where a large part of La Reunion’s imports usually pass through. Indeed, almost three quarters come from Europe, and around half from France. Most are transported by boat. The shortest route between Europe and La Reunion Island passes through the Suez Canal and the Red Sea, between the coasts of Africa and Arabia. In this region, (…)