Trump Says Israel-Saudi Normalization Back on Table, Riyadh May Accept Israeli Help Against Houthis
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
U.S. President Donald Trump believes Saudi Arabia may accept Israeli help against Yemen's Houthis and that normalization between the two nations is back on the table. Trump stated on October 16 that Riyadh should accept Israel's offer, which he said has already been beneficial. He confirmed discussions with Saudi officials who are "very happy" for Israeli and U.S. support. This comes after reports that Netanyahu's offer to join the anti-Houthi campaign was rejected by Saudi Arabia.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- President Trump believes Saudi Arabia may accept Israeli help against Yemen's Houthis.
- Trump stated normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia is back on the agenda.
- He confirmed discussions with Saudi officials about accepting Israeli support.
- Israel has already provided significant assistance to Saudi Arabia, according to Trump.
- Netanyahu's earlier offer to join the anti-Houthi campaign was reportedly rejected by Riyadh.
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday, October 16, that Saudi Arabia may accept Israeli assistance in its war against the Houthis in Yemen, believing that normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia is back on the agenda, potentially more than ever. Speaking to reporters before departing the White House for a rally in Georgia, Trump affirmed that Saudi Arabia should accept Israel's offer of help, noting that Israel has already been very helpful to the Kingdom. He confirmed that he had discussed this possibility with Saudi officials, who he said were "very happy" to receive support from both Israel and the U.S. Earlier in the week, reports indicated that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had offered Saudi Arabia the chance to join the campaign against the Houthis, an offer that Riyadh reportedly rejected.
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