Full coverage· Politics· Updated 16 Oct, 21:00

Trump: Israel Aided Anti-Houthi War, Abraham Accords with Saudi Arabia Back on Table

Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel helped in the war against the Houthis and that normalization talks with Saudi Arabia are ongoing. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking Saudi permission for Israeli intervention in Yemen, aiming for future normalization.

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01Donald Trump stated Israel aided the anti-Houthi war and normalization talks with Saudi Arabia are active.
02Prime Minister Netanyahu is trying to convince Saudi Arabia to allow Israeli intervention in Yemen.
03The goal is to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia and advance a normalization agreement.
04Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opposes Israeli help against the Houthis.
05Bin Salman fears public backlash and has vetoed Israeli military intervention in Yemen.

However, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opposes Israeli involvement due to public opinion concerns, blocking any military intervention.

Translated and summarized by baba from Haaretz, the latest report. Read Haaretz’s original