13.10.2026 06:32
It was claimed that Saudi Arabia rejected Israel's request, conveyed through the US, to join the conflict against the Houthis in Yemen. It was stated that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman did not accept the proposal on the grounds that an alliance to be established with Israel could draw a public backlash. Sources speaking to Haaretz claimed that after this decision, a possible Israeli military intervention in Yemen was completely off the agenda.
According to a report by the Israel-based Haaretz newspaper, citing an unnamed diplomatic source, Israel tried to persuade Saudi Arabia, with US mediation, to allow it to intervene in the conflict with the Houthis in Yemen.
Another source with knowledge of the process stated that the aim of the initiative was to combine the efforts of Saudi Arabia and Israel, improve relations between the two countries, and pave the way for a possible normalization agreement in the future.
MOHAMMED BIN SALMAN REJECTED THE PROPOSAL
The report said that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman assessed that an alliance to be established with Israel could lead to negative reactions in the country's public opinion.
Therefore, it was reported that the Crown Prince did not show interest in accepting Israel's help in the war against the Houthis.
Sources claimed that due to Mohammed bin Salman's firm refusal, a possible Israeli military intervention in Yemen was completely removed from the options.
No official statement has yet been made by Saudi authorities regarding the report.
NETANYAHU HAD CONDEMNED THE ATTACK IN RIYADH
In a statement on October 11, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned the Houthi attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.
In his statement released through the Prime Minister's Office, Netanyahu said, "I condemn in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack on King Khalid International Airport."
Offering condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the attack and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured, Netanyahu stated that terrorism targets innocent people and aims to spread fear and insecurity, and stressed that terrorism must be fought resolutely.
Netanyahu also stated that Israel wished for a strong Middle East that is united against threats, protects its peoples, and seeks to build a future based on security, cooperation, and prosperity for all countries in the region.
13 PEOPLE LOST THEIR LIVES IN THE AIRPORT ATTACK
In the attack carried out by the Houthis on October 10 on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, 13 people of different nationalities lost their lives and more than 300 people were injured.
It was reported that the country's 5 airports had been attacked a total of 10 times since October 5, 19 people lost their lives in these attacks, and hundreds were injured.
Due to the attacks, flight traffic experienced disruptions, and material damage also occurred at the airports.
TENSION HAS BEEN ESCALATING SINCE JULY
The military tension between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-backed Houthis has continued to increase since last July.
Attacks targeting civil aviation facilities and energy infrastructure are among the important topics of the conflicts in the region.