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Jewish News 24 · Sep 17, 2026

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Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reportedly said "the time has come" to activate the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in response to this week's Houthi attack on the city of Mecca. "If the situation escalates any further, then without any doubt we stand with Saudi Arabia both tactically and diplomatically," Asif told Pakistani TV, adding: "If there is an attack on Mecca, there is no need for an agreement to protect it."

Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif reportedly said "the time has come" to activate the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, in response to this week's Houthi attack on the city of Mecca. "If the situation escalates any further, then without any doubt we stand with Saudi Arabia both tactically and diplomatically," Asif told Pakistani TV, adding: "If there is an attack on Mecca, there is no need for an agreement to protect it."

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