Abdul Malik al-Houthi said for the first time that Saudi Arabia tracked and intercepted some of the Houthi drones and missiles launched toward Israel. The Houthi leader also claimed that his forces routed their UAVs outside Saudi airspace to avoid giving Riyadh a pretext to strike. The claims have not been independently verified.
Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi claimed on Thursday that Saudi Arabia had tracked and intercepted Houthi drones and missiles launched toward Israel, in what he described as a first-time revelation. According to the statement, relayed via a Houthi-affiliated channel, Saudi forces used their full capability to defend Israel from the incoming projectiles. Al-Houthi also asserted that his forces deliberately routed their UAVs outside Saudi airspace to avoid giving Riyadh a pretext to attack. The claim, if true, would mark a significant development in the regional dynamics of the ongoing conflict, as Saudi Arabia has not publicly acknowledged direct involvement in intercepting Houthi attacks aimed at Israel. The Zioneer has previously reported on Saudi air defense activities, including the interception of Iranian-backed militia drones launched from Iraq toward Saudi oil facilities in late July, as well as US and Saudi military movements in the region. The current report remains unverified and is based on a single source. No confirmation has been issued by Saudi or Israeli officials.
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