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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Syria:

You have the Sunni axis. Syria is already an ISIS state. Jolani [Ahmed al-Sharaa] put on a suit and disguised himself, and they like him a little in the United States, but Syria is problematic.

And its connection with Turkey -- that is a rising Sunni axis.

We will have to be a strong and powerful country.

Eight nations welcomed Britain's ban on Judea and Samaria settlement imports: Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan and Indonesia.

Pakistan is weighing strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen under the "Mecc Alliance," its joint defense pact with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, several Pakistani sources told Turkey Today.

One source said the strikes could begin within days and be announced publicly right after. A stated goal is pushing the Houthis out of Saada province in northern Yemen. No final decision has been made.

Turkey condemns the Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and calls on them to halt immediately, reaffirming support for Saudi sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Turkey's Defense Ministry released footage of its aerobatic team performing over Egypt at the Al-Alamein Air Show 2026.

Erdogan to Israel, Greece and Cyprus:

"No one should misinterpret our restrained stance as weakness. We will not sit in the stands and watch hostile moves aimed at encircling our country."

Russian FM Lavrov: The Mecca Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey presents a collective security and defensive alliance whose doors are open to countries beyond the Gulf.

He said Egypt is often mentioned and that Algerian interest would have a positive effect. Agreeing on conditions for Iran to join, he added, would be the most practical step.

The collapse of the Turkish lira:

When Erdogan became president in 2014, $1 was worth about 2.16 Turkish lira.

Today, $1 is worth about 48 Turkish lira.

The lira has lost roughly 95% of its value against the dollar since Erdogan became president.

Erdogan-backed shipment of weaponized Land Cruisers delivered to Syrian forces.

Turkey has been supplying al-Sharaa with vehicles and training to rebuild the Syrian army.

JD Vance on Iran:

If you look at Turkey, Azerbaijan, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, if you look all across the world, we are actually seeing a lot of countries privately doing a lot of good things to help us ensure that the Iranians pay a penalty for firing at commercial shipping

Erdogan: Turkey's push to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation does not mean a break from the West or any other bloc.

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson on the Turkey–Pakistan–Saudi Arabia pact: "We do not know of any reason to consider the pact between the three Islamic countries as a threat to ourselves. We will continue to consult with Turkey."

He said the region's states cannot rely on American promises for security "because America is only concerned with protecting the interests of the Zionist regime," and must turn to mutual trust and cooperation.

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, on Turkey, to The Jerusalem Post:

"We have concerns when we hear some of their statements. When the Israelis carried out the strikes, they were not trying to harm anyone. They were saying, 'You are entering an area where you are not supposed to be. That is not a good idea.'"

He said he hopes Turkey will decide to be constructive.

Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia agreed to expand cooperation under the Mecca Agreement, in a joint statement pledging to strengthen solidarity and reinforce joint defense and deterrence.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan announced that the General Secretariat will be led by Pakistan during its first phase, set for three years.

- Saudi Foreign Ministry

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on the Mecca Alliance:

"I would like to emphasize that the Mecca Alliance does not nullify or replace our country's obligations arising from NATO, as well as from other alliances and agreements."

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan:

"Let me underline that the Mecca Alliance was, from the outset, established with the intention of expanding. However, it is essential that its foundations be laid very carefully and solidly at the initial stage."

Turkey's Foreign Minister: "Netanyahu is a threat to global peace."

Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan held the first meeting of the Mecca Agreement in Istanbul, bringing together their Foreign and Defense Ministers and military chiefs-of-staff.

Turkish Foreign Minister Fidan:

"(The Mecca Agreement) With this agreement, the process of establishing a new security and cooperation architecture in our region has begun"

PM Netanyahu:

• Israel must act globally to prevent enemies from rebuilding and new rivals, including Turkey, from emerging.

• Israel still has unfinished missions in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria.

• New threats are emerging, including from Turkey under Erdogan.

Turkish and Syrian forces have built a pontoon bridge across the Euphrates near Al-Mayadeen, east of Deir ez-Zor, linking both banks of the river.

The first meeting of the Mecca Defense Agreement will be held in Istanbul on Monday, bringing together Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. Attending will be the three countries' foreign ministers, defense ministers and armed forces chiefs of staff, per a Turkish Foreign Ministry source.