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Israel and Saudi Arabia discuss intelligence aid amid growing Houthi attacks
The Jerusalem Post • • nation
Key Points:
- Israel and Saudi Arabia held US Central Command-mediated talks to enhance Riyadh's defense against Houthi military threats, focusing on intelligence sharing and operational support.
- The discussions follow increased Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure and civilians, including drone strikes on oil pipelines and control over strategic Red Sea islands, raising regional security concerns.
- Saudi Arabia has also sought British assistance to defend against Houthi threats, with the UK agreeing to send military advisers but not additional aid at this time.
- Israel's security establishment is wary of Saudi Arabia's potential civilian nuclear program, linking progress on this issue to normalization of Saudi-Israeli relations, which Saudi Arabia conditions on resolving the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Despite the lack of formal normalization, Israel and Saudi Arabia share security interests, and there is cautious optimism about reaching a diplomatic agreement amid escalating regional threats.
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