Netanyahu's move on Houthis faces Saudi and US pushback
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to capitalize on the ongoing military escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi movement in Yemen, aiming to open the door to normalization with Riyadh through U.S. mediation. The Israeli effort involves attempting to link military and security cooperation against the Houthis with the development of relations with Saudi Arabia, in an effort to revive normalization negotiations that have stalled since the Gaza war. However, Saudi Arabia rejects any Israeli military intervention in Yemen, highlighting a gap between Israel's desire to expand regional cooperation and Riyadh’s cautious stance. These efforts coincide with a broad Houthi escalation on Saudi territory, particularly targeting airports and oil facilities, leading to flight disruptions and threatening regional security. Meanwhile, Washington is considering the possibility of direct military intervention, amid Houthi threats of harsh confrontations against any American action. Saudi Arabia's stance on the Palestinian issue remains an obstacle to achieving normalization, given disagreements over the establishment of a Palestinian state. It appears that Israel is attempting to leverage these regional security tensions to advance its strategic interests, incorporating political investments in the region.
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