Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has reportedly turned down an offer from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to assist in military operations against Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi rebels.
The proposal was reportedly pursued through U.S mediation, but concerns over domestic public reaction to cooperation with Israel are said to have influenced Riyadh’s position.
The reported rejection highlights the diplomatic sensitivities surrounding Saudi-Israeli relations, as the two countries maintain no formal diplomatic ties amid continuing regional tensions.
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