Mecca
Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis
Houthi Red Sea offensive leaves Riyadh isolated
Even an attack on Mecca isn't enough to unite the Middle East against Iran, analyst tells 'Post'
Houthis downed Saudi F-15 fighter jet over Marib, Yemen, terror group spox. claims
Turkey's Erdogan urges Trump to continue US-Iran talks, offers support in diplomatic efforts
Voices from the Arab press: Mecca pact will strengthen security, stability
A weekly selection of opinions and analyses from the Arab media around the world.
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan to build joint political and military pact mechanisms
The three countries signed the "Mecca Joint Defense Agreement" on August 7, uniting Sunni-Muslim US allies concerned about a regional conflagration that has brought Iranian missile fire to the Gulf.
'A paper tiger': Iran sees Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan defense pact as a major win, expert tells 'Post'
“Saudi Arabia has not taken any action against any of the aggressors attacking its territory, meaning Iran, the Houthis and the militias in Iraq. They have not done anything about it.”
Pakistan says defense pact with Turkey, Saudi Arabia is 'purely defensive,' open to other nations
He said the Mecca Agreement is the result of several years of discussions and mutual consultations, aimed at strengthening strategic cooperation to address various security challenges, promote peace.
Why diplomatic deals cannot fix revolutionary ambitions - opinion
Washington seeks a manageable relationship; Tehran seeks a revolution. No treaty can bridge that gap.
‘Pax Americana’ in the Middle East - opinion
Political Islam, or Islamism, despite its modern aspects and appearance, has its roots in the original Islam of Medina. It was there that the Prophet Muhammad established the first Islamic state.
Hamas seeks to exploit Hajj pilgrimage to smuggle funds into Gaza - report
In Egypt, the sources explained, the smuggled finances will be laundered or “redirected” using various methods before being transferred to Gaza.
Normalization with Saudi Arabia cannot begin while Mecca broadcasts antisemitic hate - editorial
In a weekly sermon delivered at Mecca two days before the Bondi Beach terror attack the preacher called on God to punish the Jews and portrayed Israel as a cruel “Zionist enemy."
Normalization? The Mecca sermon no one in the West wants to hear - opinion
Two days before the horrific terror attack in Sydney, the designated weekly preacher in Mecca delivered a sermon that was openly antisemitic, anti-Jewish, and anti-Israel.
Saudi Arabia executes two people for plotting attacks on places of worship
The two men also planned attacks against security facilities and personnel, Saudi state news agency SPA reported, citing a statement from the interior ministry.
