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Muslim Nations Eye Defense Pact Expansion, Turkey Targets Netanyahu

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First reported by Walla · Aug 30, 2026

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Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are expanding their new Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, with other Muslim nations interested in joining. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during the alliance's meeting in Istanbul, linking the pact to Turkey's anti-Israel position.

01Muslim nations are considering expanding the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, with Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia leading the initiative.
02The alliance aims for collective defense, drawing comparisons to NATO's Article 5.
03Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan used the meeting to launch strong verbal attacks on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
04Israel views the MJDA's expansion with concern, especially amid rising tensions with Turkey.
05The pact is described as defensive, though its alignment with Turkey's anti-Israel rhetoric is noted.

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