Is Saudi Arabia turning to Israel for help against Houthi attacks despite its new defence pact?

Recent reporting says yes — at least on the intelligence front. Diplomatic sources cited separately by Israel Hayom, Walla, and The Jerusalem Post say Riyadh has sought intelligence assistance from Israel through U.S. Central Command as Houthi forces advance along the Red Sea coast, seize strategic islands including Perim, and strike Saudi cities, airbases, and oil infrastructure. Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the matter, separately reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has appealed to Washington directly for military assistance. Neither Riyadh nor Jerusalem has confirmed either report on the record. It’s worth being precise about scope: the reporting describes intelligence-sharing and threat-mapping support, not Israeli military intervention, airstrikes, or a troop presence. That distinction matters. A request for […]