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Jewish News 24 · Nov 9, 2026

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REPORT: SYRIA PREPARING TO JOIN MECCA JOINT DEFENSE PACT — Syria is reportedly preparing to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, according to the Associated Press. Two Syrian officials say the decision has already been made but not publicly announced, while a regional official says negotiations remain ongoing. The pact, signed in August, considers an armed attack on any member an attack on all. Syria has not officially confirmed its membership.

REPORT: SYRIA PREPARING TO JOIN MECCA JOINT DEFENSE PACT — Syria is reportedly preparing to join the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, according to the Associated Press. Two Syrian officials say the decision has already been made but not publicly announced, while a regional official says negotiations remain ongoing. The pact, signed in August, considers an armed attack on any member an attack on all. Syria has not officially confirmed its membership.

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