Saudis reportedly won’t budge on Israel normalization, even as they seek help against Houthis — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudis-reportedly-won-t-budge-on-israel-normalization-even-as-they-seek-help-against-houthisContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Saudi Arabia seeks Houthi aid while rejecting Israel normalizationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudis-reportedly-won-t-budge-on-israel-normalization-even-as-they-seek-help-against-houthishttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/saudis-reportedly-won-t-budge-on-israel-normalization-even-as-they-seek-help-against-houthis#u74784Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:36:42 +0000Saudi Arabia is pursuing intelligence and military assistance to counter Houthi attacks but refuses to link this aid to the normalization of ties with Israel. A Saudi official stated that Israeli support against the Houthis will not advance normalization efforts. This stance comes as Saudi Arabia labels an attempted attack on Mecca a red line. While Israel and Saudi Arabia discuss intelligence cooperation, the Kingdom maintains its position on diplomatic recognition despite escalating regional threats.Why it mattersThe Houthis are an Iran-backed group engaging in a prolonged conflict with Saud