To discover that there may be Muslim nations out there who recognize that Israel has a right to exist, rather than giving cause for Jews everywhere to believe that collectively such nations believe in murdering and thieving from Jews. Kind feeling from Muslims towards Jews certainly engender Israeli goodwill. Look what Sadat's visit did! Israel can defend itself against enemies now, but friends are preferable.
It has always been an embarrassment for Pakistani and Bangladeshi diplomats that they can make friends with Zionists so easily, and even admire and ask for assistance from them, but cannot return the deed in kind. They cannot even speak it openly to their countrymen, can they? Am I right, Zabanya, that you have rarely heard of a Bangladeshi diplomat wanting to befriend Israel?
Anyway, I don't see how, by any stretch, the Mossad had a hand in the grenade attack. I don't see how improvement in diplomatic relations could follow and I don't think that is what the Mossad is interested in. Accusing Israel is just another revelation of the accuser's ignorance and blindness.
Solomon2, I never accused Mossad or Israel of anything. In fact, I have some degree of respect for Israel putting aside politics.
I think the grenade attack was done by some random nutcase, with possible connections to the ruling party back then.
Can Bangladesh establish diplomatic relations with Israel? Maybe. Even the current FM apparently expressed interest. But her party (Awami League, Awami means peoples) is plagued by problems, mostly local. (Believe me, it is currently the most lousy party in the world).
And whatever you do, try not to bag too many interests with that party, the Indians are already having a hard time, whatever is happening now is just the beginning
Can Pakistan establish diplomatic relations with Israel? That's a loaded question. And I'd leave that to the Pakistanis to answer.
Bangladesh can gain benefits by establishing relations with Israel - especially in the field of science and technology. And perhaps some interesting changes in the global geopolitical landscape. Bangladesh's cultural heritage is unique. It's not Arab or Persian nor Chinese or South East Asian. You can say it is similar to India.
There are many Bangladeshis who work in Arab countries. Saudi Arabia is the number one source of remittance income. And yes, South Asian laborers are generally treated like dogs. Talk about Muslim brotherhood eh?
Establishing diplomatic relations with Israel without security guarantees for Bangladesh's interests won't go off easily. Especially since things in the Middle East aren't looking too good.
And that is just one point I highlighted. There are possibly many more.
So, not anytime soon.