Netanyahu Condemns Houthi Attack on Riyadh Airport, Pushes Normalization
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS French by baba
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly condemned a Houthi rocket attack on Riyadh International Airport that killed 12 people. He offered condolences to the victims' families and wished the injured a speedy recovery. Netanyahu's statement, rare given the lack of official ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, called for regional unity against threats and signaled Israel's desire for normalization.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Benjamin Netanyahu condemned a Houthi rocket attack on Riyadh International Airport that killed 12 people.
- The attack on Riyadh International Airport also caused numerous injuries and significant material damage.
- Netanyahu extended condolences to the victims' families on behalf of the people of Israel.
- The Israeli Prime Minister called for a united Middle East to combat regional threats.
- Netanyahu's statement is seen as a push for normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued an unusually strong condemnation of a Houthi rebel rocket attack on Riyadh International Airport. The strike resulted in 12 fatalities, numerous injuries, and significant material damage. Netanyahu expressed his condemnation on his official account, calling the incident a "horrible terrorist attack" that killed "12 innocent people and injured hundreds."
He extended condolences to the victims' families "on behalf of the people of Israel" and wished the injured a swift recovery. "Terrorism targets innocents and seeks to sow fear and instability. It must be fought with determination," Netanyahu stated.
The Prime Minister concluded his message by outlining Israel's vision for the region: "Israel aspires to a strong Middle East, united against threats, protecting its populations and building a future of security, cooperation, and prosperity for all peoples of our region."
This public statement toward Riyadh is rare, given the lack of official relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Analysts view Netanyahu's message as a clear signal favoring normalization between the two countries, emphasizing the need for unity against threats posed by Iran and its proxies.
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