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Egypt's potential entry into Mecca alliance alarms Israeli officials
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The prospect of Egypt joining the Mecca defense pact has sparked alarm within Israeli political and security circles, Shehab Wire reported. The arrangement, which already includes Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, aims to establish a framework for collective defense among member states.
Israeli officials and analysts view Cairo's possible addition to the defensive alignment as a significant development that could reshape regional security dynamics. The entry of Egypt—a key regional power with substantial military capabilities—alongside the existing members would substantially alter the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean and Middle East, according to assessments circulating through Israeli security establishments.
