Just why in the hell is the Times of Israel stupid enough to blather this?
This strikes me as something the Saudis would not want to be made public, or even speculated. First for political reasons. Second, and more importantly, is OPSEC, a.k.a. loose lips sink ships.
If there is cooperation, fine. But make it known only, and maybe, after the fact, and only with the consent of parties involved in the operation.