Turkish FM calls Netanyahu 'enemy of humanity,' claims Mecca agreement not directed at any country

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan claimed on Monday that the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by his country with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan wasn't directed towards any country, while also saying that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was "an enemy of security and humanity."

He also claimed that Netanyahu had "commited the crime of genocide.”

"The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is not directed against a specific country," Fidan said, adding that its member states are considering establishing a "reciprocal alliance that is capable of solving problems and is open to expansion."

"The Mecca Joint Defense Agreement is based on the principle of defense and complements the NATO alliance," he continued.

Fidan also said that a roadmap was being worked on for the process of other countries joining the pact.

Fidan spoke at a press conference after the first meeting of the committee established as part of the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement, which brought together Sunni Muslim US allies "concerned by regional conflict." The three countries signed the agreement on August 7 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Islam's holy city.