Trump says Saudi Arabia may accept Israeli help against Houthis, revive Abraham Accords

OCTOBER 16, 2026 20:55US President Donald Trump told reporters on Friday that Saudi Arabia would likely accept assistance from Israel in its fight against the Houthi rebels in Yemen, adding that efforts to bring the kingdom into the Abraham Accords could be revived.When asked whether Saudi Arabia should accept the assistance Israel was offering against the Houthis, Trump replied, “Yes, I think so.”“I think they will do it. Absolutely,” Trump said when asked whether he had spoken with Saudi Arabia about the possibility. “Israel has been very helpful to Saudi Arabia, and yes, they would certainly do it,” he added.Trump also expressed confidence that the Abraham Accords could gain renewed momentum with Saudi Arabia.“Perhaps more than ever,” Trump said when asked whether the accords were back on the table with the kingdom.“The Abraham Accords are one of our greatest achievements, and yes, I would say perhaps now more than ever,” he said.“But Saudi Arabia is very happy to receive support from Israel and from us,” Trump added.This is a developing storyFollow us on Google