“The optics are enormously difficult. Saudi Arabia is the custodian of the two holiest mosques in Islam, and appearing alongside Netanyahu to fight another Yemeni group would be a nonstarter for much of Saudi society.”

Farea Al-Muslimi · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-21

Al-Muslimi said the optics of Saudi Arabia fighting alongside Netanyahu against a Yemeni group would be a nonstarter for Saudi society.