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Israel Seeks US Strikes in Syria Amid Erdogan's Regional Moves and New Saudi-Turk-Pakistan Defense Pact

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Israel Seeks US Strikes in Syria Amid Erdogan's Regional Moves and New Saudi-Turk-Pakistan Defense Pact
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First reported by Maariv · 9 hours ago

What happened

Israel sought US approval for a strike in Syria, but President Trump blocked it amid Erdogan's expanding influence there. Concurrently, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formed a new defense pact against Iran, potentially complicating Israel's security situation. Egypt may join the alliance, while Iran dismisses its effectiveness, and Yemen's conflict intensifies.

  • 01Israel requested US strikes in Syria, but Trump blocked the attack, straining US-Israel relations.
  • 02Turkish President Erdogan is consolidating power in Syria with US and Syrian consent.
  • 03Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a defense pact including mutual armed attack clauses.
  • 04Egypt may join the pact after resolving technical issues, per Turkish Foreign Minister.
  • 05Iran dismissed the pact's ability to protect Riyadh, warning Saudi reliance on the US is futile.
  • 06Yemen's army launched a major offensive against Houthi rebels near Sanaa.

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Channel 13Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Israel Seeks US Strikes in Syria Amid Erdogan's Regional Moves and New Saudi-Turk-Pakistan Defense Pact
MaarivCenter · Hebrew9 hours ago
Saudi Arabia Forms New Security Alliance with Pakistan and Turkey, Challenging US Influence

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