Mekke Agreement Passes First Vote in Turkish Parliament Despite Opposition

Turkey's parliament has approved the first article of a defense agreement known as the Mekke Agreement, backed by the AKP, MHP, and CHP parties. The agreement moved forward in the General Assembly despite objections from the YENİ Party, DEM Party, İYİ Party, and Yeni Yol. Fuat Oktay addressed concerns raised by opponents, stating that the agreement does not mean Turkish soldiers will be automatically sent abroad.