US Asked Israel About Yemen Attack, Not Iran, Amid Riyadh Strikes
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The U.S. Zamir warned of potential escalation with the Houthis and Iran, and a possible delay to Israeli elections.
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- The U.S. asked Israel's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about a potential strike in Yemen, not Iran.
- Zamir warned a Yemen strike could escalate conflict with Houthis, Iran, and delay Israeli elections.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the "heinous terror attack" on Riyadh airport.
- The Houthis vowed to continue their aerial blockade on Saudi Arabia.
- U.S. officials are trying to avoid involvement in the Saudi-Yemeni crisis due to upcoming elections.
The United States inquired with Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about the possibility of an Israeli strike in Yemen, not Iran, as previously reported. U.S. officials are reportedly seeking to avoid direct involvement in the Saudi-Yemeni crisis due to upcoming midterm elections.
Chief of Staff Zamir reportedly warned his American counterparts that an Israeli attack on Yemen could lead to escalation with the Houthis and potentially Iran. He also noted it could delay Israel's upcoming elections, scheduled for October 27. In a separate conversation, Zamir and U.S. Central Command chief Admiral Brad Cooper discussed potential future actions against Iran, though no concrete plans were mentioned for the immediate future. Both the Israeli Air Force and Military Intelligence Directorate (Aman) remain on high alert regarding Iran, considered the primary threat.
The Houthis have vowed to continue their aerial blockade on Saudi Arabia, following a Saturday strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh that killed 12 people and injured 309.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a strong condemnation of the attack, calling it a "heinous terror attack" and expressing condolences to the victims' families. He stated that Israel supports a strong Middle East united against threats.
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