Saudi Arabia rejects Israeli help in Yemen, Israeli media reports

Houthi rebels have launched fresh attacks against Saudi Arabia, including missile strikes on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport and the King Fahd International Airport in Dammam. According to The National UAE, a Saturday strike at the Riyadh airport killed 13 people and injured more than 300, while a Sunday attack killed one person. The National UAE reports that at least 20 people have been killed in a series of attacks since last week targeting King Khalid International Airport and the Abha international airport.

Saudi authorities extended the suspension of operations at King Khalid International Airport until midnight on October 17, according to The National UAE. France 24 reports that the closure of the Riyadh international airport was extended on Monday as the Saudi-led coalition responded to combined drone and missile attacks from the Houthis. Meanwhile, the Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation stated that damage to the King Fahd International Airport in Dammam is being assessed.

In diplomatic developments, Middle East Eye reports that Saudi Arabia has rejected an Israeli offer to join Saudi forces in Yemen. According to the outlet, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attempting to use US mediation to persuade Riyadh to allow Israeli intervention, but Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has declined.

Brief written by urgent.news from Middle East Eye, Gulf News, The National UAE, Ajel English, France 24 — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.