Mecca Pact
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The Big Winner of the "Muslim NATO" - and the Israeli Opportunity
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have signed a defense agreement signaling a reduction in dependence on the United States. The alliance is not aimed directly against Tehran but is intended to establish security independence under the quiet sponsorship of Beijing. The move creates an opening for Israel to deepen ties with the UAE, which is wary of the new power center. Commentary.
Erdogan Reveals Details of the "Mecca Pact" and Warns Israel
In an interview with "Asharq Al-Awsat", Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan detailed the joint defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, presenting it as a move to bolster regional stability while criticizing Israeli policy.
Food factories instead of weapons: The real reason Egypt remained outside the "Mecca Pact"
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense agreement under which an attack on one of them would be considered an attack on all, but Egypt did not join. Conflicting reports present two versions of the reason.