[UPDATE-Oct 18, 2026, US-Israel, Iran War] MidEast, Gaza-Hamas, Lebanon-Hezbollah: Reaction and Analysis

Trump: Saudi-Israel peace closer than ever President Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia could be closer than ever to joining the Abraham Accords, suggesting that Israeli assistance against the Iran-backed Houthis could open the door to a historic normalization agreement. https://d1qvt830j8jy97.cloudfront.net/videos/2026-10/2df874a5a46a33529c4042fb.mp4   Asked whether Saudi Arabia should accept Israel’s offer of assistance in its fight against the Houthis, Trump responded: “Yes, I think so. And I think they will accept the assistance. Israel has helped Saudi Arabia a lot.” The president was then asked whether Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords was once again on the table. “Yes, I think so….