Netanyahu's efforts are aimed at strengthening ties with Riyadh and paving the way for a future normalization agreement between the two countries, a source told Haaretz

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking Saudi Arabia’s approval, through U.S. mediation, for Israel to join the campaign against Yemen’s Houthis, a diplomatic source told Haaretz, adding that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman opposes Israeli military involvement because of the likely backlash among the kingdom’s public.

  • papertrailgeo@mstdn.social
    7·
    il y a 4 jours

    Riyadh does not want Israeli jets over Yemen with Israeli markings on them. The crown prince’s objection is the real story. Saudi needs the Houthis contained, not a visible Israeli footprint that hands Tehran the sectarian argument for free.

    • Sandouq_Dyatha@lemmy.mlEnglish
      5·
      il y a 4 jours

      “Sectarianism” and it’s the people of Yemen fighting against a Saudi backed puppet regime

    • geneva_convenience@lemmy.mlOP
      3·
      il y a 4 jours

      Israel wants normalization with Saudi so they will openly support Israel and buy their weapons like the UAE and Morocco do