{
  "id": 8509393,
  "title": "Houthis Could Force Saudis to Accept Israel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/houthis-could-force-saudis-to-accept-israel",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T17:38:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/19/houthis-could-force-saudis-to-accept-israel/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi Arabia is currently grappling with a security crisis that may reshape its regional strategy. Recent Houthi operations have extended to Saudi cities, threatening crucial oil-export routes and pressuring Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Despite the Defense Pact with Pakistan and Turkey, the 2026 pact appears uncertain. On September 19, Saudi authorities issued an aerial threat alert for Riyadh, following Houthi strikes near the capital's airport. Houthi attacks have also targeted Jeddah, Taif, Abha, Khamis Mushait and Jazan. The primary concern is not the missiles and drones; rather, it is the desire for the Saudi regime to see its new defense partners strike parts of Yemen. This creates a strategic predicament for Riyadh as it seeks military assistance from countries like Pakistan, Egypt, France, and Britain, with no direct intervention yet. Consequently, Israel could be offered an olive branch. Israel already benefits from substantial American aid, particularly in artillery, missile defense, intelligence, and drone warfare. Israeli officials are reportedly leveraging the Houthi situation to push for greater influence near Riyadh. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia still maintains that normalization with Israel hinges on significant progress towards a Palestinian state. As Houthi attacks continue to menace Saudi cities, airports, oil infrastructure, and Red Sea shipping, Riyadh might be forced to choose between maintaining a political distance from Israel and embracing deeper Israeli security cooperation. This could also put Pakistan's new defense alliance with Saudi Arabia to the test.",
  "summary": "Saudi Arabia is facing a security crisis that could eventually change its regional strategy. The latest Houthi operations have reached … Read More The post Houthis Could Force Saudis to Accept Israel appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}