Pakistani Officer Reports Israeli Intelligence in Saudi Operations Room
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
A Pakistani officer visiting Saudi Arabia reportedly discovered Israeli intelligence officers working alongside U.S. CENTCOM personnel in a Saudi operations room. This alleged encounter aligns with reports of covert Israeli intelligence sharing with Saudi Arabia to counter Houthi attacks, facilitated by the U.S. While the broader intelligence cooperation is documented, the specific claim of Israelis and Pakistanis in the same room remains unconfirmed. The situation highlights the growing security ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia, driven by shared threats from Iran and its proxies.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A Pakistani officer allegedly found Israeli intelligence officers in a Saudi operations room with U.S. CENTCOM.
- The incident, if true, highlights covert Israeli-Saudi intelligence cooperation against Houthis.
- U.S. President Donald Trump previously confirmed Israeli aid to Saudi Arabia against Houthis.
- Pakistan officially confirmed its forces' presence in Saudi Arabia under a new alliance.
- The report relies on Pakistani sources and has not been officially confirmed by any party.
A Pakistani army officer reportedly discovered Israeli intelligence officers present in a Saudi operations room during a visit to the kingdom for troop reinforcement and assistance. The officer was allegedly surprised to find Israeli personnel alongside U.S. CENTCOM officials during an intelligence briefing in Saudi Arabia. While unconfirmed by official sources, the story aligns with geopolitical developments revealed in recent months concerning Saudi Arabia's efforts to counter Houthi attacks.
Saudi Arabia has faced a significant escalation of drone and missile attacks from the Houthis, prompting action on two fronts. Officially, the kingdom formed the "Mecca Alliance" with Pakistan and Turkey, involving Pakistani advisors and forces for defensive aid. Pakistan has officially confirmed the presence of its forces under this new agreement. Secretly, Saudi Arabia sought advanced intelligence support through the U.S. CENTCOM, with reports from September 2026 indicating Israeli intelligence assistance, including locations of launchers and weapon depots along the Red Sea coast, facilitated by the U.S. without formal diplomatic relations.
The alleged convergence of these efforts occurred in Riyadh's operations rooms. Pakistani officers, arriving as part of the Muslim alliance, reportedly found themselves in the same rooms as CENTCOM personnel and, according to the claims, Israeli advisors or liaison officers. U.S. President Donald Trump has previously confirmed that Israel provides active support to Saudi Arabia in its campaign against the Houthis, stating that Saudi Arabia is pleased with Israeli and U.S. support.
While the core of Israeli-Saudi intelligence cooperation under U.S. auspices against the Houthis has been widely reported and supported by diplomatic and security sources, the specific claim of Israeli officers physically present in the same room as Pakistani forces relies primarily on Pakistani sources cited in podcasts and social media. This report is highly sensitive and has not received official confirmation from any party. The geopolitical implications include potential embarrassment for Pakistan, a Sunni Muslim nation that does not recognize Israel, and highlight the growing de facto normalization driven by shared threats, even as Riyadh officially freezes its normalization process with Israel.