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Should Pakistan recognize Israel? Should Pakistan establish economic, political, and military ties with Israel?
That is the question, topic, and challenge I present today.
This is a very controversial issue for many of us, not only are political and social feelings are involved but religious. Historically there has been hidden animosity between the two ideological states, Pakistan and Israel.
In the views of many Muslims including Pakistanis, Israel is a occupier of Palestine, and many view Israel to be "an enemy of Islam" and a "conspirator against Islam". Many also see Israel's long history of oppression, brutality, and torture against the people of Gaza and many of it's Muslim neighbors. Some also painfully understand that Israel is a regional superpower that has been occupying and oppressing for 60+ years and presents a challenge to Muslim ambitions in the Middle East.
Pakistanis also note that Israel's MOSSAD has been engaging in operations, perhaps terrorism, sabotage within Pakistan and are trying to create balkanization within Pakistan, by supporting separatism. They also point out the Indo-Israeli axis that is highly Anti-Pakistani in it's underlying objectives.
In the views of many Jews including Israelis, Pakistan is a chance for them to establish better ties with Muslims. However, many Jews and Israelis view this ideological Islamic Republic Pakistan as a potential threat, not to mention Pakistan is the only Muslim Nuclear Power. The Israelis also remember that Pakistan sent it's PAF pilots during the 1967 War to support Syria and Arab fight against Israel, and resulted in the destruction of possibly 5-10 Israeli jets.
There appears to be animosity on both sides.
But is it time to establish better ties with Israel?
Here are some pros and cons I have listed.
Pros
1) Recognize Israel may lead to better access to western technology, particularly the ultra-modern and superior military technology the Israeli military possess and develops. Access to high-tech gadgets and military hardware. If we look at Turkey, Turkey's relationship with Israel has allowed Turkey to also have great access to modern military equipment and technology, which has provided Turkey a great modern edge in its military power.
2) Recognizing and establishing better ties with Israel, may realitically throw a wrench in the "Indo-Israel" axis which has underlying Anti-Pakistani objectives. If Israel sees a friendly Pakistan, Israel may not feel threaten by Pakistan and may also end any aggression against Pakistan through MOSSAD or it's Indo-Israeli axis. It would help to remove the underlying anti-Pakistani objectives of the Indo-Israeli axis.
3) Possibly better economic ties, Pakistan will most likely have access to better consumer goods, products, more trade, and possibly give Pakistan more markets to export.
4) A move such as this may give Pakistan less to worry about in regards to it's national security that Israel poses. Then again new security challenges may arise from such a move.
5) Loosen travel restrictions between Pakistan & Israel.
6) US may feel more comfortable about Pakistan and may also provide Pakistan better technology to reward Pakistan for such a move.
7) You may list other pros yourself.
Cons
1) Pakistan would be hated by many Muslim countries specifically Arab countries. Pakistan would be seen as a traitor to the Muslim World which is dedicated to liberating Islam's third Holiest site in Jerusalem The Dome of the Rock. Pakistan would also be seen as a target by Arab countries and militants who would perhaps begin a wave of attacks on Pakistan for it's "betrayal". Pakistan's name will be defamed in the Muslim world.
2) The conservatives and many Muslims in Pakistan would be stunned, and many demonstrations, many potential violent riots may break out in Pakistan. This may cause a major economic, political, social disruption.
3) This is a major risk, it may take many years or decades after recognition for Pakistan to benefit from the relationship with Israel. Unless agreements are signed, and cordial diplomatic ties are maintained.
4) Pakistani embassies in Arab countries may come under fire from outraged crowds and disenchanted youth.
5) Assassination attempts against Pakistani politicians who seek to establish better ties with Israel and recognize the Jewish state.
6) Recognition of Israel may lead to economic boycotts of Pakistani products in Middle East or other Muslim countries.
7) List other cons yourself.
I have provided fair information, now you decide.
Should Pakistan recognize Israel?
P.S I will answer this question my self later...
That is the question, topic, and challenge I present today.
This is a very controversial issue for many of us, not only are political and social feelings are involved but religious. Historically there has been hidden animosity between the two ideological states, Pakistan and Israel.
In the views of many Muslims including Pakistanis, Israel is a occupier of Palestine, and many view Israel to be "an enemy of Islam" and a "conspirator against Islam". Many also see Israel's long history of oppression, brutality, and torture against the people of Gaza and many of it's Muslim neighbors. Some also painfully understand that Israel is a regional superpower that has been occupying and oppressing for 60+ years and presents a challenge to Muslim ambitions in the Middle East.
Pakistanis also note that Israel's MOSSAD has been engaging in operations, perhaps terrorism, sabotage within Pakistan and are trying to create balkanization within Pakistan, by supporting separatism. They also point out the Indo-Israeli axis that is highly Anti-Pakistani in it's underlying objectives.
In the views of many Jews including Israelis, Pakistan is a chance for them to establish better ties with Muslims. However, many Jews and Israelis view this ideological Islamic Republic Pakistan as a potential threat, not to mention Pakistan is the only Muslim Nuclear Power. The Israelis also remember that Pakistan sent it's PAF pilots during the 1967 War to support Syria and Arab fight against Israel, and resulted in the destruction of possibly 5-10 Israeli jets.
There appears to be animosity on both sides.
But is it time to establish better ties with Israel?
Here are some pros and cons I have listed.
Pros
1) Recognize Israel may lead to better access to western technology, particularly the ultra-modern and superior military technology the Israeli military possess and develops. Access to high-tech gadgets and military hardware. If we look at Turkey, Turkey's relationship with Israel has allowed Turkey to also have great access to modern military equipment and technology, which has provided Turkey a great modern edge in its military power.
2) Recognizing and establishing better ties with Israel, may realitically throw a wrench in the "Indo-Israel" axis which has underlying Anti-Pakistani objectives. If Israel sees a friendly Pakistan, Israel may not feel threaten by Pakistan and may also end any aggression against Pakistan through MOSSAD or it's Indo-Israeli axis. It would help to remove the underlying anti-Pakistani objectives of the Indo-Israeli axis.
3) Possibly better economic ties, Pakistan will most likely have access to better consumer goods, products, more trade, and possibly give Pakistan more markets to export.
4) A move such as this may give Pakistan less to worry about in regards to it's national security that Israel poses. Then again new security challenges may arise from such a move.
5) Loosen travel restrictions between Pakistan & Israel.
6) US may feel more comfortable about Pakistan and may also provide Pakistan better technology to reward Pakistan for such a move.
7) You may list other pros yourself.
Cons
1) Pakistan would be hated by many Muslim countries specifically Arab countries. Pakistan would be seen as a traitor to the Muslim World which is dedicated to liberating Islam's third Holiest site in Jerusalem The Dome of the Rock. Pakistan would also be seen as a target by Arab countries and militants who would perhaps begin a wave of attacks on Pakistan for it's "betrayal". Pakistan's name will be defamed in the Muslim world.
2) The conservatives and many Muslims in Pakistan would be stunned, and many demonstrations, many potential violent riots may break out in Pakistan. This may cause a major economic, political, social disruption.
3) This is a major risk, it may take many years or decades after recognition for Pakistan to benefit from the relationship with Israel. Unless agreements are signed, and cordial diplomatic ties are maintained.
4) Pakistani embassies in Arab countries may come under fire from outraged crowds and disenchanted youth.
5) Assassination attempts against Pakistani politicians who seek to establish better ties with Israel and recognize the Jewish state.
6) Recognition of Israel may lead to economic boycotts of Pakistani products in Middle East or other Muslim countries.
7) List other cons yourself.
I have provided fair information, now you decide.
Should Pakistan recognize Israel?
P.S I will answer this question my self later...
It is totally sure that Israel will never be accepted and it doesn't deserve to be either
How can we dare to think abt such step even?
