A missile launched by Houthi militants in Yemen struck a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, U.S. officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue. The missile killed two people, the officials said, the first known fatalities in the Houthis’ months-long campaign of violence against maritime traffic. At least six other mariners were injured, and the crew has abandoned ship, one U.S. official added. Earlier Wednesday, Hamas said it will continue to negotiate through mediators toward a cease-fire deal, with talks underway in Egypt, a day after an Israeli government spokesman expressed hope that an agreement could be reached.
