Dumped by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Now Turns to Israel for Help in Fighting Houthis: Report

Saudi turns to Israel for intelligence as Houthis escalate; Sunni NATO ally Pakistan refuses troops for Yemen war

Saudi Arabia is turning to Israel for intelligence assistance as a major offensive by Yemen’s Shia Houthi militant group threatens its security, energy infrastructure and vital maritime trade routes, marking a significant shift in West Asian politics. The reported contact comes as Riyadh faces growing pressure from Yemen’s Shia militant groups, the Houthis, and struggles to secure direct military support from some of its traditional partners. Ye…

Dumped by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia now turns to Israel for help in fighting Houthis: Report

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels have stepped up attacks on Saudi Arabia over the past few weeks, attacking crucial oil pipelines and civilian structures such as mosques near the border with Yemen.

Saudi seeks Israel’s help as Pakistan keeps troops out of Houthi conflict

Middle East News: Israel and Saudi Arabia have held talks mediated by the US Central Command aimed at helping Riyadh defend itself against Houthi attacks through intell.

Ditched by Pakistan, Saudi Arabia rushes to Israel for help to fight Houthis

The Houthi blitz along Yemen's Red Sea coast has left Saudi Arabia scrambling for options. The kingdom's Mecca Alliance partner Pakistan has reportedly refused to fight on foreign soil, while the US and the UK have ruled out direct strikes. Riyadh is now having to approach Israel, a country it does not even recognise as an independent nation.

Iran war exposes chinks in Mecca pact: Why Pakistan’s newfound relevance may be more hype than heft

Six months into the war, Iran is still firing ballistic missiles at Gulf allies of US and its proxies playing havoc with Saudi Arabian energy security.