According to the news of Haaretz newspaper, based on two anonymous diplomatic sources, Israel tried to persuade Saudi Arabia to intervene in the Houthi conflict with the mediation of the USA; However, Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rejected this request due to public outcry and completely ruled out the possibility of Israel's military intervention in Yemen.
AI-generated summary
Israel is engaged in various diplomatic and military efforts to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia and establish regional alliances. The Houthi group continues its war against the Defense League in Yemen's civil war and is supported by Iran.
Israel's Haaretz newspaper, citing two diplomatic sources who wish to remain anonymous, claimed that Israel wants to participate in attacks against the Houthis and is trying to persuade Saudi Arabia to do so through US mediation.
According to the news, Netanyahu requested to intervene in the Houthis in the hope of starting a process of normalization and improving relations with Saudi Arabia. The diplomatic source claimed that Netanyahu attempted to persuade Saudi Arabia through US mediation, and Prince Salman vetoed this attempt.
One of the diplomatic sources claimed that Salman rejected Israel's aid offer on the grounds that joining forces with Israel would not leave a good impression on the public. The source argued that Israel's military intervention in Yemen would be out of the question as long as Salman refuses.
Another source said that Israel insisted on intervening to normalize relations with Saudi Arabia.
Haaretz: Saudi Arabia rejects Israeli request to intervene in Houthi conflict
In the news of Haaretz newspaper, based on an unnamed diplomatic source, it was stated that Israel tried to persuade Saudi Arabia, under the mediation of the USA, to allow it to intervene in the conflict with the Houthis.
Another source with knowledge of the process told the newspaper that the aim was to "combine efforts with the Saudis, improve relations and pave the way for a future normalization agreement."
Stating that Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman did not show interest in receiving Israel's help in the war against the Houthis on the grounds that an alliance with Israel could have a negative impact on the country's public opinion, the source noted that Israel's option of a possible military intervention in Yemen was "completely excluded" due to the Crown Prince's absolute rejection.
There is no statement yet from the Saudi Arabian authorities regarding the news.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Saudi Arabia will not normalize official relations with Israel in the short term.
Likely · Within months
Israel may stop its efforts to interact through Saudi Arabia and try normalization with other Arab countries.
Possible · Within months

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