https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-iran-and-houthis-tighten-the-screws-on-saudi-arabia-a-potential-role-emerges-for-israelContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-iran-and-houthis-tighten-the-screws-on-saudi-arabia-a-potential-role-emerges-for-israelhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/as-iran-and-houthis-tighten-the-screws-on-saudi-arabia-a-potential-role-emerges-for-israel#u79000Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:45:41 +0000Saudi Arabia is seeking new missile defense partnerships in Europe and Africa following an attempted attack on Mecca, which Riyadh labeled a red line. While the Houthis deny involvement, the threat has created an opening for Israel to offer assistance. A poll indicates a majority of Israelis support helping the Saudis against the Houthis. Simultaneously, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is using the Houthi threat to advance secret normalization talks with Saudi Arabia, despite Riyadh's recent $24.3 billion F-35 deal with the United States.Why it mattersSaudi Arabia maintains the fifth mo