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Israel seeks Saudi approval to join Yemen anti-Houthi operation, Crown Prince hesitant
Israel's prime minister, through US mediation, has proposed participation in the Saudi-led campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels, but Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly reluctant.
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, via U.S. mediation, has sent a proposal to Saudi Arabia requesting permission for Israeli forces to take part in the Saudi-led military operation against Yemen's Houthi rebels.
The request arrives as the coalition intensifies its campaign to curb Houthi attacks on shipping lanes and Yemeni territory, with Israel viewing the move as an opportunity to counter a shared adversary and gain a strategic foothold in the region.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is said to be hesitant to accommodate the proposal, citing political sensitivities and the broader regional dynamics that could be affected by Israeli involvement.
The United States, acting as an intermediary, hopes the inclusion could strengthen the anti-Houthi effort, though no formal decision has been announced.
Analysts note that any Israeli participation would represent a significant shift in Middle East alignments, but immediate involvement appears unlikely at this stage.
The request arrives as the coalition intensifies its campaign to curb Houthi attacks on shipping lanes and Yemeni territory, with Israel viewing the move as an opportunity to counter a shared adversary and gain a strategic foothold in the region.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is said to be hesitant to accommodate the proposal, citing political sensitivities and the broader regional dynamics that could be affected by Israeli involvement.
The United States, acting as an intermediary, hopes the inclusion could strengthen the anti-Houthi effort, though no formal decision has been announced.
Analysts note that any Israeli participation would represent a significant shift in Middle East alignments, but immediate involvement appears unlikely at this stage.