Politics & Diplomacy
Netanyahu may attack Yemen's Houthis before elections to court Saudi Arabia
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Netanyahu may order Israeli strikes against Yemen's Houthi movement before upcoming elections as part of an effort to strengthen ties with Saudi Arabia, Al-Monitor reported. While attacks on Iran or its Yemeni proxies cannot be ruled out, the Israeli prime minister appears more inclined toward direct support for the kingdom's campaign against the Houthis.
The reported strategy reflects Netanyahu's apparent calculation that military action in Yemen could serve dual purposes: demonstrating resolve against Iran-aligned forces while simultaneously signaling commitment to Saudi Arabia, a key regional ally and potential partner in normalizing relations with Israel.
