The Houthis force Riyadh to rethink Israel

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly re-evaluating Saudi Arabia's stance on Israel due to escalating threats from Houthi rebels, an Iranian proxy. The Houthis' drone and missile attacks have exposed Saudi vulnerabilities and threatened critical shipping lanes, pushing Riyadh to seek external assistance. While Saudi Arabia's recent defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan has yielded limited support, and Egypt has offered political but not military backing, reports indicate Riyadh has sought Israeli intelligence assistance via U.S. Central Command. This shift suggests that shared threats from Iran and its proxies are compelling Saudi Arabia to consider closer ties with Israel, recognizing that "alliances matter most when allies are prepared to confront a common enemy."