Saudis may seek help from Israel as current alliances prove insufficient against Houthis – analysis

The recent escalation between Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces has raised concerns about regional stability and potential Houthi attacks on Israel, according to diplomatic officials. The US State Department issued updated security guidance for American citizens in the Middle East, warning of rapid escalation. Saudi Arabia confirmed a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Riyadh, the first such incident in the current wave of escalation, though no casualties were reported. The Houthis also claimed attacks on "sensitive targets" in Riyadh and Aramco facilities, which remain unverified. Israeli officials believe the pressure on Saudi Arabia, coupled with insufficient support from current allies, could lead Riyadh to consider Israeli capabilities in intelligence and air defense against the Houthis. "Such an escalation could actually help the Abraham Accords," officials noted, suggesting a shift in Saudi diplomatic calculations.