Why the Mecca Agreement is a necessary show of force It will be three years in October since Israel started its genocide in Gaza, a war crime it has repeated in the Occupied West Bank, South Lebanon, and Iran. For much of that time, Turkey and the Arab world held up their hands in horror but did nothing.
This is an entry from: Live: Trump says US to seek compensation from Iran Opinion: Why the Mecca Agreement is a necessary show of force 10 August 2026 23:47 BST It will be three years in October since Israel started its genocide in Gaza, a war crime it has repeated in the Occupie…
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