Background: Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed the Makkah Joint Defense Agreement on August 7, pledging collective defense. Today, US President Donald Trump publicly praised the pact as a significant step for regional security, while Turkish President Erdogan said Egypt could join and reaffirmed Ankara's commitment to Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon. US President Donald Trump publicly welcomed the pact on Truth Social, calling it a 'BIG, BOLD, AND IMPORTANT FIRST STEP' and evidence of Middle East unity. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in an Al Jazeera interview, said Egypt could join the pact, which remains open to expansion. He also reiterated support for Syria, Gaza, and Lebanon, criticized Israel's ceasefire violations, and hinted at a possible visit to Syria before year's end. The pact is seen as a response to US-Iran war tensions and perceived US abandonment, with reactions from Israel and India indicating concern.

Russia's Foreign Ministry, via spokesperson Maria Zakharova, demanded explanations from Türkiye and the US regarding large-scale weapons transfers to Ukraine, warning of serious damage to bilateral relations. This follows reports of Ukraine purchasing 70 M39 ATACMS missiles, 12 M270 launchers, and cluster munitions from Türkiye, with US congressional review underway.

The Turkish Red Crescent has initiated a prosthesis and orthotics support project in Gaza to aid individuals who lost limbs during the conflict. The first beneficiary, a 24-year-old man who lost his leg in a 2024 bombardment, received a custom-made prosthesis. The project is part of broader humanitarian efforts including daily water distribution, hot meals, and medical assistance, addressing the high rate of conflict-related amputations in Gaza.