They’ll tell you that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement between Pakistan, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia is in the name of “Allah.” They’ll tout how wonderful it is when Muslim countries come together for their mutual benefit. What they don’t say is that these are just three self-serving governments using the others for their own benefit.
Their alliance is meant to be a mutual protection agreement similar to Article 5 of NATO. However, Pakistan is in it because it will mean billions of dollars will come their way. Turkey, who is already committed to NATO, is in it because they are desperate for respect and fealty within the Muslim world. The Saudis are in it because they feel it will be some sort of defense against Iran – which is a joke because Iran has already attacked them post-signing and the other countries did nothing to help.
All in all, no matter what the media says, this agreement isn’t worth the paper it was written on.
Iran Shoots Its Own Foot Once Again
Saudi Arabia had three options for getting their oil to Europe – the Strait of Hormuz, Bab-el-Mandeb at the mouth of the Red Sea, and the Suez Canal. Iran has made Hormuz dangerous, their proxies, the Houthis, have essentially closed Bab-el-Mandeb, and “mysterious” drones just attacked tankers in the Suez.
All three choke points shut down, checkmating Saudi oil shipments. However, in steps Israel with their Trans-Israel pipeline stretching from Eilat to Ashkelon on the Mediterranean. This old pipeline was built in 1968 in a joint venture with who? Iran. So, the Saudis are working a deal that will allow them to avoid Iran’s traps, export their oil through the land of the ayatollah’s Israeli archenemies, all using a pipeline that Iran itself paid for. I’m getting Haman vibes here!
Israel’s Got a Secret
Israeli reports have come forward that state that one Arab state has been in talks with another Arab state asking them to sign an agreement with Israel. Then, when the time is right, they can break that agreement and attack. The names of the countries are withheld, but it’s clear by the context that they are Turkey and Syria.
Turkey is rapidly moving forward to become Israel’s greatest enemy in the Middle East, especially with the growing implosion of Iran. Syria, who has just conducted its first exercise using Russian fighter jets, is led by an Israel-hating terrorist who will remain an Israel-hating terrorist no matter how nicely his suits are tailored. Israel released the information with the purpose of letting these two countries know that they know.
Iran – Yeah, They’re Still Around
Blockaded, starving – oy, how are they still here? But while we in Israel are enjoying the peace and quiet, we continue to watch them. If Iran is going to go down, they’ll do it in a blaze of glory. In their minds, their only hope may be in escalation, not in surrender. If they attack Israel, then that will provoke a retaliation which will start up the hostilities again which will draw the US back in which may possibly damage global markets, discourage the American populace, or push President Trump to finally put an end to the war.
Desperate times call for desperate measures, and Iran is as desperate as one can get.
Israel Continues to Battle in Gaza and Lebanon
Just because it has been quiet in Israel, that doesn’t mean we are at peace. Hamas continues to try us in Gaza, and they daily pay the price. Of the more than 5,000 who attacked on October 7, 2,800 have been killed, 1,300 have been arrested, and the IDF has a special unit that is hunting down the rest. Israel never forgets.
In Lebanon, along with daily strikes on Hezbollah forces, the IDF continues its siege on the Ali Taher ridge, which is a Hezbollah stronghold. When Ali Taher finally falls, the stranglehold the terrorists have had on southern Lebanon will fall with it.
Israel Unites to Reject the 15-Point Gaza Plan
It’s not often you can find widespread unity within the Knesset, but there is a broad consensus that has united to reject the 15-point Gaza proposal put forth by the Board of Peace.
The details are ridiculous to the point of wondering how the board thought it could in any way be acceptable. In rejecting it, Prime Minister Netanyahu made sure to remind all parties that there will be no withdrawal without the full disarmament of Hamas.
Let’s Hear it for Colombia!
Not only has the new pro-Israel president of Colombia committed to moving the embassy to Jerusalem, but his government has officially recognized Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights.
That makes Colombia only the second nation to do so, alongside the US. ¡Que Dios bendiga a Colombia!
