Mecca Pact Sinks: Saudi Turns To India's Ally Israel Against Houthis After Pak-Turkey Fail Big Test
Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking intelligence cooperation with Israel to counter Houthi threats to oil infrastructure and shipping. This shift highlights changing regional security dynamics despite the lack of formal diplomatic relations between the two nations.
Why it matters
This potential security alignment signals a significant realignment in Middle Eastern geopolitics driven by shared threats from Houthi militants.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly seeking intelligence assistance from Israel as Houthi attacks threaten its oil infrastructure, civilians and shipping routes through Bab el-Mandeb.…
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