Israel in Talks to Provide Saudi Arabia Intelligence on Houthis
Diplomatic sources in the region have confirmed ongoing discussions between Israel and Saudi Arabia, facilitated by the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), aimed at providing Saudi Arabia with intelligence support against the Houthi threat. The discussions are reportedly focused on intelligence assistance for Saudi Arabia's efforts to counter the Houthis.
The initiative highlights a deepening, albeit covert, security cooperation between Israel and Saudi Arabia, driven by shared concerns over Iran's regional influence and the activities of its proxies, including the Houthis in Yemen. CENTCOM's involvement suggests a U.S. effort to bolster regional security architecture against Iranian-backed groups.
While neither Israel nor Saudi Arabia has officially commented on these specific discussions, the reports align with a broader trend of normalization and increased security coordination between Israel and several Arab nations, often brokered or supported by the United States. The Houthis have frequently targeted Saudi Arabia with missile and drone attacks, prompting calls for enhanced defensive capabilities.
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