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Iran and Egypt are reestablishing diplomatic relations after 45 years.

A major Arab-Islamic summit with 54 countries (including Turkey, Azerbaijan, Yemen) produced a joint statement, notable given deep Sunni-Shia divides.

The summit affirmed Jordan’s King Abdullah as custodian of the Al-Aqsa mosque. Jordan has also reinstated military conscription for the first time in 34 years, signaling preparation for conflict.

Talk emerged of creating a regional Islamic defense force, with Turkey, Iran, and Egypt as main powers.

Simultaneously, Netanyahu launched a new Gaza ground offensive, seen by many as U.S.-backed (Trump’s influence cited), further eroding U.S. credibility in the region.

Gulf states may retaliate economically (e.g., canceling Boeing deals), though so far actions like Turkey’s suspension of economic ties with Israel are largely symbolic since oil still flows.

A proposed complete embargo on Israel by Arab-Islamic and BRICS nations could cripple Israel with little cost to others, but entrenched financial interests block this.

Anger is mounting over an Israeli attack on Qatar, despite heavy U.S. military presence there, which many see as a betrayal enabled by Washington.

The summit even discussed expelling Israel from the UN.

Despite all maneuvering, the Palestinian people continue to suffer under Israeli offensives, with fears of permanent displacement.

Growing regional unity signals declining trust in the U.S. and potential for larger confrontation if the crisis escalates.