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Israel Offers Help to Saudi Arabia Against Houthis as Trump Slams Rebels
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News18•14-10-2026, 07:01
Israel Offers Help to Saudi Arabia Against Houthis as Trump Slams Rebels
- •Houthi rebels launched a direct attack on Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company Aramco, targeting a building in Dhahran and causing a fire.
- •Debris from intercepted Houthi missiles in Riyadh injured four people and damaged 15 homes, escalating regional tensions.
- •US President Donald Trump criticized the Houthis, accusing them of trying to drive up global oil prices ahead of elections.
- •Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered military assistance to Saudi Arabia through the US to counter the Houthis, aiming to improve bilateral ties.
- •Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has not backed the proposal due to potential public backlash, and formal diplomatic relations remain absent.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered military assistance through the US to counter the Houthis, viewing it as an opportunity to build trust, improve relations, and potentially pave the way for formal diplomatic recognition.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly did not back or opposed the direct Israeli military involvement proposal due to concerns over a potential public backlash within the kingdom.
The Houthis launched a direct attack targeting an Aramco building in Dhahran that caused a fire, and also fired missiles toward Riyadh where interception debris injured four people and damaged 15 homes.
