Israeli Report Cites Pressures on Egypt for Mecca Deal
Reports have revealed that Egypt has not officially joined the Makkah Pact for Mutual Defense, which was signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, despite its participation in earlier preparatory stages. According to sources, the reason for Egypt’s non-membership is its desire to maintain flexibility in its foreign policy and avoid commitments that might limit its ability to handle regional issues such as the Gulf, Libya, and Sudan, as well as its relations with countries like India and the United Arab Emirates. There are hints of possible Israeli pressures aimed at discouraging Egypt from joining, although this has not been officially confirmed. Turkey believes that Egypt’s accession would be a significant strategic addition and emphasizes that the door remains open for Cairo to join after resolving some technical issues. Meanwhile, Egypt is weighing its options and maintaining flexibility in balancing regional powers.
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