Trump Says Israel Aided Saudi Arabia in Yemen Conflict

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel has aided Saudi Arabia in its war against Yemen's Houthi rebels and predicted the kingdom would accept more Israeli help. Trump also indicated that Saudi Arabia's potential normalization with Israel, through the Abraham Accords, is back on the table. The comments follow a recent surge in Houthi attacks on Saudi infrastructure, including airports and oil facilities, and escalating regional tensions.

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated Israel aided Saudi Arabia against Yemen's Houthi rebels.
Trump believes Saudi Arabia will accept additional military assistance from Israel.
The possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords is back on the table, according to Trump.
The remarks follow a significant escalation of Houthi attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities.
The conflict has raised concerns about direct U.S. involvement and potential Egyptian de-escalation efforts.
The ongoing hostilities threaten Saudi Arabia's upcoming international investment summit in Riyadh.

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Israel provided assistance to Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Speaking to reporters outside the White House, Trump also expressed his belief that Saudi Arabia would accept further aid from Israel. He further commented on the possibility of Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords, suggesting the matter was back on the table, "perhaps more than ever before."

Trump's remarks came amid a significant escalation in the conflict in Yemen, which has seen the Houthis launch attacks on Saudi airports and oil facilities. Last week, a Houthi missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh reportedly killed 12 people and injured 309. Further attacks were reported at King Fahd Airport in Dammam and at the Ghawar oil field.

The ongoing hostilities have also raised concerns about direct U.S. involvement, with a Houthi official warning of retaliation against American interests if the U.S. joined the strikes. Egyptian efforts are reportedly underway to promote de-escalation and prevent a Saudi ground invasion of Yemen.

Economically, the conflict poses a threat to Saudi Arabia's hosting of the upcoming international investment summit in Riyadh from October 26-29. While the Saudi leadership is reportedly determined to hold the event, there are concerns about the impact of continued attacks and dwindling missile defense stocks.