Army chiefs plan for joint Arab force in the Middle East. Is this welcome news?

Army chiefs of staff of Arab countries have drafted a protocol for a new joint force to intervene in Middle East hot spots on missions ranging from fighting Islamic militants to Iran-backed groups — despite lingering disagreements on some details, including where to base the force's headquarters.

The plan, drafted at a gathering Sunday in Cairo, describes where and how the force would be put into action. Membership is "voluntary," the draft says, and if only three of the members sign up, it's enough to put the plan into action. A decision to intervene would be based on a request from a member state "facing threats."

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