Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had offered assistance to Riyadh through US mediation, in a move aimed in part at strengthening ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia
TBS Report
17 October, 2026, 08:10 am
Last modified: 17 October, 2026, 08:13 am
US President Donald Trump urged Saudi Arabia to accept Israel's offer of military assistance against Yemen's Houthis, telling reporters at the White House that Israel had helped the kingdom.
Asked whether he wanted Saudi Arabia to accept the offer, Trump said, "Yeah, I do, sure. Israel has been very helpful to Saudi Arabia", says the Middle East Eye.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had offered assistance to Riyadh through US mediation, in a move aimed in part at strengthening ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman rejected the proposal to work with Israel, citing concerns about a potential backlash from the Saudi public.