Israeli aid to Saudi Arabia: a powder keg or a historic opportunity?

Security sources confirmed to Walla that the IDF is assisting Saudi Arabia with intelligence against the Houthis. The Israeli intelligence contribution is growing, while the Houthis inflict heavy damage on Saudi Arabia. The defense establishment sees an opportunity to strengthen ties but avoids public discussion for fear of igniting the arena in Iran.

Security sources confirmed to Walla that the IDF is assisting Saudi Arabia on the intelligence front in the fight against the Houthis, in the areas of early warning, target banking, and building a situational picture. The article notes that the Israeli intelligence contribution is increasing week by week, while the Houthis inflict heavy damage on the Saudis. The possibility is being examined that Saudi Arabia's security distress could lead to normalization of relations, noting its desire to purchase Israeli defense systems such as Iron Dome and Arrow. The defense establishment refrains from discussing the matter publicly for fear of arousing opposition in the kingdom and among Sunni states, as well as igniting the arena in Iran and Yemen at a sensitive time of upcoming US elections. The article links the developments to a regional defense alliance promoted by the White House and efforts to revive the Abraham Accords.