'Israel threatens everyone' - Pakistan creates defense alliance

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed the 'Mecca Agreement' on mutual defense amid tensions with Israel following hostilities with Iran. Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif called Israel a threat to peace, urging Islamic countries to unite. Saudi Arabia clarified that the agreement does not form a military alliance and is not linked to nuclear plans. Turkey rejected any conflict with its NATO commitments.

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey signed a mutual defense agreement, named the 'Mecca Agreement,' amid tensions with Israel following hostilities with Iran. The document provides for a collective response in case of an attack on any of the three countries and confirms the intention to jointly strengthen security. The next day, Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stated that Israel poses a threat to all Islamic countries and called for a coordinated approach. Saudi authorities clarified that the agreement does not form a separate military alliance, is not linked to nuclear plans, and is not directed against Riyadh's cooperation with other countries. Turkey rejected suggestions of a conflict with its NATO commitments, calling the agreement an additional mechanism for cooperation. Experts continue to assess the significance of the treaty, whose content and consequences remain not fully clear. Earlier, 'Kursor' reported that Pakistan rejected reports of trade with Israel.