Israel Secretly Aids Saudi Arabia in Yemen Against Houthis
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel is covertly assisting Saudi Arabia in its fight against the Houthi rebels in Yemen by providing intelligence for target identification, facilitated by U.S. mediation. This collaboration helps Israel weaken a potential future threat and study enemy tactics. The conflict is also prompting regional powers to re-evaluate alliances, while Israel's military prepares for potential multi-front attacks.
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- Israel is secretly providing intelligence support to Saudi Arabia in the Yemen conflict against the Houthis.
- The assistance includes building a target bank for Saudi strikes, facilitated by U.S. mediation.
- Israel views the operation as a way to weaken a potential future threat and study enemy capabilities.
- The conflict may influence regional alliances, with Sunni nations concerned about Houthi actions.
- The IDF is preparing for potential multi-front attacks involving Iran, Hezbollah, and Iraqi militias.
Israel is providing covert intelligence assistance to Saudi Arabia in its conflict against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, viewing it as an opportunity to weaken an enemy that could potentially threaten Israel in the future. A security official confirmed to Walla that Israel's intelligence community, specifically Unit 9900 of the Intelligence Directorate (Aman), is aiding the Saudi military. This support is facilitated through U.S. mediation and under the direction of Israeli political leadership.
As part of this collaboration, Israel is helping to build a target bank for Saudi strikes by providing intelligence for identifying and mapping objectives. The Saudi campaign targets the Iran-backed Houthis, aiming to degrade their military capabilities and infrastructure. The official stated that this operation also allows Israel to study the Houthis' operational methods and weaponry, some of which may not be of their own manufacture.
"It really serves Israel," the official explained, referring to the attrition of the Houthis' military strength. While the Houthis are adept at prolonged warfare, the current scale of attacks presents a significant challenge, forcing them to invest heavily in countering military pressure. This is a departure from their usual focus on force development rather than large-scale operational deployment.
Beyond the military aspect, Israel anticipates that the escalation could reshape regional alliances. Sunni Arab nations are reportedly watching the Houthi pressure on Saudi Arabia with concern, understanding they could be next. It remains unclear which countries might intervene to support Saudi Arabia, but further intervention is a possibility.
Concurrently, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing for potential Houthi attacks as part of a multi-front conflict that could involve Iran, Hezbollah, and Shiite militias in Iraq. This preparedness includes integrating advanced technologies, sensors, and defense systems, alongside coordination with the U.S. military. The intelligence support to Saudi Arabia also enables Israel to closely monitor the evolving capabilities of a significant regional threat.
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