Reuters reports that Turkey is expected to sign an agreement today to join the Saudi-Pakistan defense alliance, according to Abu Ali Express. The channel warns the alliance, now including two states hostile to Israel, could reshape the Middle East.
According to a Reuters report cited by Abu Ali Express, Turkey is expected to sign an agreement to join the Saudi-Pakistan defense alliance today (Friday). The alliance, which has been a focus of regional concern, includes Pakistan, a nuclear-armed state, and now Turkey, which has maintained hostile relations with Israel.
The channel's analysis highlights that this alliance, initially formed with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, is expanding and could form a 'NATO of the Middle East.' It notes that just a few years ago, Saudi Arabia and Turkey were at odds, particularly after the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The alliance now includes two countries that are hostile to Israel, and the channel warns that the pact is dangerous for Israel.
The development comes amid ongoing regional tensions, including the Houthi conflict in Yemen and the broader Iran-led Axis of Resistance. As The Zioneer has reported, channels affiliated with the Axis of Resistance have expressed concern over the pact.
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Source and signal
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