Download This PaperFriends or Foes: An Analysis of Pakistan and Israel Relations
13 Pages Posted: 2 Jun 2020
Date Written: April 14, 2020
Abstract
Pakistan and Israel are considered as ideological twins because both countries got freedom on the basis of their religions. But both never had any diplomatic relations with each other, neither had any war directly. There are various reasons for not recognizing Israel as a state, one of the main reasons is solidarity with the Muslims of Palestine. Israel and Pakistan tried to establish ties with each other but somehow did not work. Israel’s relation with India has completed it’s 25 years and it has some major impact on Pakistan. Moreover, another reason for not recognizing Israel is that we the Muslims believe that Islam restrains us to do so. Nonetheless if the relationship between Pakistan and Israel is established, Pakistan can benefit from Israel in many ways. This research paper will answer if it is possible for Pakistan to recognize Israel? What are the main reasons for not recognizing Israel? Lastly, can Pakistan and Israel be friends?
Keywords: Pakistan- Israel relations, Israel’s relations with Middle East, Israel friend or foe
JEL Classification: 100
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