Frankfurt (Germany), 17 Oct. (LaPresse) – Israel is reported to have begun providing intelligence to Saudi Arabia to support operations against the Houthis in Yemen, through US mediation. This was reported by the Israeli public broadcaster Kan, citing a Middle Eastern diplomat. According to the account, Riyadh is said to have sought assistance from Washington, which subsequently involved Israel in sharing information on the Iran-backed group. A foreign source familiar with the talks reported that US representatives discussed the possibility of extensive support from Israeli intelligence, drawing in part on the military experience Israel has gained in previous clashes with the Houthis. The information is reportedly intended primarily to help ensure the safety of shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. According to available reports, the cooperation would not involve Israeli forces taking a direct part in the fighting.
Yemen, media: ‘Israel is providing intelligence to Riyadh against the Houthis’
Frankfurt (Germany), 17 Oct. (LaPresse) – Israel is reported to have begun providing intelligence to Saudi Arabia to support operations against the Houthis in Yemen, through US mediation. This was reported by the Israeli public broadcaster Kan, citing a Middle Eastern diplomat. According to the account, Riyadh is said to have sought assistance from Washington, which subsequently involved Israel in sharing information on the Iran-backed group. A foreign source familiar with the talks reported that US representatives discussed the possibility of extensive support from Israeli intelligence, drawing in part on the military experience Israel has gained in previous clashes with the Houthis. The information is reportedly intended primarily to help ensure the safety of shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. According to available reports, the cooperation would not involve Israeli forces taking a direct part in the fighting.