Nikkei on Sept. 19, citing Axios, reported Saudi Arabia has quietly sought rare
assistance from Israel to avert oil-supply disruptions after the Strait of
Hormuz was effectively blocked and alternative pipeline routes were damaged in
attacks by Iran-aligned militias. The report says senior military officials from
Saudi Arabia, the US and Israel met in Germany last week to discuss options,
including Israeli support for Saudi defenses. Riyadh’s outreach comes despite
strong anti-Israel sentiment in Arab publics amid Israel’s offensive in Gaza.