Saudi Arabia rejects Israeli request to join fight against Houthis, Israeli media reports
Israel reportedly sought Riyadh's approval through US mediation, hoping military cooperation could pave the way toward normalisation, according to Haaretz.
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Saudi Arabia has rejected an Israeli request to join the fight against Houthi forces, according to Israeli media reports cited by Anadolu Agency.
Israel had reportedly sought Riyadh's approval through US mediation, with some officials hoping that military cooperation in the conflict could help pave the way toward eventual normalisation of relations between the two countries.
The report, attributed to the Israeli newspaper Haaretz, did not specify the precise terms of the request or the reasons given by Saudi officials for declining it.
Neither the Saudi nor Israeli governments have issued an official public statement confirming the details of the reported request or its rejection.
Sources
- Saudi Arabia rejects Israeli bid to join fight against Houthis: Israeli media — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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