International AffairsWhy Does Israel Want to Fight Yemen’s Houthis? Netanyahu’s Offer and Saudi Arabia’s RefusalIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly sought Saudi Arabia’s approval for Israel to join military operations against Yemen’s Houthi movement, with the United States acting as an intermediary. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly rejected the proposal, amid concerns about public reaction and the political cost of cooperation with Israel.10/14/2026, 9:28:00 AM
