Saudi Arabia offers Houthis 2-week ceasefire + talks; blockade lift signaled

INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY

Saudi Arabia has offered the Houthis a two-week ceasefire followed by direct talks on humanitarian issues, with the aim of reaching a comprehensive agreement, the Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese daily al-Akhbar reports. The offer was passed through Oman after Saudi contacts with the U.S., Egypt, Pakistan and Oman. Riyadh also signaled willingness to lift the blockade on Yemen and allow aid in. The Houthis are said to be unenthusiastic, seeking a final settlement instead.