Motives for the coup included Taya's alignment with America and being one of only three countries in the Arab world to start formal diplomatic ties with Israel. The coup was also motivated by opposition to Taya's suppression of some opposition parties and his occasional military purges.
Taya's alliance with America, his diplomatic ties with Israel, his control over certain opposition groups, and his military actions were among the reasons for the coup. Additionally, dissatisfaction with these factors contributed to the coup.