Saudi Arabia urged to reconcile with UAE to drive back Houthi separatists in Yemen
Summary
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have had a falling out over Yemen due to conflicts involving local forces. Recent Houthi military advances have led regional leaders, including Israel’s prime minister, to encourage the two countries to work together again to fight the Houthis and stabilize the region.Key Facts
- Saudi Arabia and the UAE both backed forces against the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
- Their relationship worsened in January after Saudi forces attacked the UAE-aligned Southern Transitional Council (STC).
- The UAE has largely withdrawn from direct involvement in Yemen since the split.
- In September, the Houthi rebels advanced to the Bab al-Mandab strait, threatening a key shipping route.
- Talks have taken place involving Saudi, UAE, and Israeli leaders to explore cooperation against the Houthis.
- Saudi Arabia’s defense minister met with the UAE vice president to discuss possible reconciliation.
- The Southern Transitional Council remains a divisive force, with the UAE supporting it and Saudi Arabia opposing it.
- The UN-backed Yemeni government and southern separatists have differing goals, complicating peace efforts.
- The U.S. has privately encouraged Saudi Arabia and the UAE to unify their military efforts in Yemen.
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