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Saudi Arabia, Israel have shared interests at stake, Houthi escalation highlights - editorial
Saudi Arabia's defense pact with Turkey and Pakistan faces growing scrutiny as the Houthi conflict escalates, with questions remaining over military deployments and the allies' roles.
How will Saudi Arabia retaliate against Houthi attacks on civilian infrastructure? - analysis
Between the straits: The world cannot afford to yield to Iran - opinion
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey defense pact faces first test in Houthi offensive - analysis
Voices from the Arab Press: Hezbollah's retreat, Egypt's extremism problem, and Yemen's crossroads
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Netanyahu warns of rising maritime threats during Ashdod Navy base visit
During a visit to the Navy base in Ashdod, Netanyahu warned that the maritime arena had become an international battlefield and pledged to expand Israel’s naval capabilities.
US could join Saudi-Yemen war against Houthis if upcoming large-scale offensive goes south - report
Saudi Arabia asked the US whether it would provide aerial support during the operation, but it was refused twice over the past few weeks.
Saudi Arabia launched more than 90 attacks in Yemen in 24 hours, Houthis claim - report
Reuters also reported Friday that Saudi Arabia is preparing an offensive against the Houthis to break the chokehold and secure the shipping routes in the Red Sea.
Saudis plan assault on Houthis to break Red Sea chokehold
The operation, expected to be launched in the coming weeks, will be led by Yemeni forces on the ground, which are overseen by Riyadh and supported by Saudi air strikes.
Hunger increasing in Yemen, record number of people unable to meet food needs, WFP warns
Yemen is experiencing the most serious escalation between Saudi Arabia and the Iran-aligned Houthi group since a UN-brokered truce largely halted cross-border attacks in 2022.
Ethiopian-Eritrean conflict could intersect with increased Houthi escalation in Yemen, experts fear
Tigrayan forces launched a major offensive last week, seizing airports and advancing into neighboring areas before Ethiopian federal forces and allied militias began counterattacks.
Israel cannot secure the Red Sea without an African strategy - opinion
The Red Sea threat goes beyond the Houthis. Israel needs an African strategy to protect trade and build lasting regional security.
Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis
Bin Salman’s security strategy faces a major test as Houthi attacks expose alliance limits and highlight Israel’s intelligence and defense role.
Somaliland delegation eyes Israeli military presence to strengthen cooperation against Houthis
“If they get help from the Israelis, they can beat the Houthis and make it safe,” Dirie said.
