The Economic Times

Why Saudi Arabia may keep Israel out of its fight against Yemens Houthis despite escalating missile attacks, rising security threats

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declined Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's request for military cooperation against the Houthis. This opposition stems from concerns about public reaction to collaboration with Israel. Recent Houthi attacks highlight the immediate security threat to Saudi infrastructure and civilians. Saudi Arabia maintains its stance that normalization with Israel requires progress on Palestinian statehood.