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57 Discusses Pakistan’s Recognition of Israel (Click Show More)

1. Pak denies reports of recognizing Israel: https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific...

2. Will Pakistan recognize Israel? https://www.trtworld.com/asia/why-is-...

3. Outline:

a. Historically no conflict between Pakistan and Israel, reasons for non-recognition:
i. Ardent support of the Palestinian cause
ii. Massive public opposition to the Zionist-Jewish state as described in Quran
iii. Broad public perception that Israel wants to undo Pakistan
iv. Similarities with Pakistan’s Kashmir cause
b. Prospects for Recognition
i. Secret diplomatic contacts have happened previously as well, especially with Pakistan’s interests in Israel high tech walls, security systems and the Iran Dome
ii. Rumors about pressure from KSA to recognize Israel
iii. Some kind of secret dialogue perhaps but recognition is till far off, primarily due to massive anti-Israel sentiment in Pakistan
c. Benefits of recognition
i. High tech security systems
ii. Technology transfer in sustainable agriculture
iii. Efficient water management systems especially since Pakistan is facing a deep water crisis
iv. US encouragement and perhaps financial support
v. KSA and UAE might reward Pakistan with investments in CPEC and beyond
d. Drawbacks of recognition
i. Discrediting Pakistan’s own Kashmir Cause
ii. Massive public reaction that could turn violent and push the country into semi-anarchy much worse than TLP dharnas, especially since TLP leader recently died and their sentiments are high
iii. Permanent alienation of Iran
1. Iran is Israel’s long-time rival, one of the founding slogans of Islamic Republic of Iran is “Death to Israel”.
2. Iran in Pakistan’s neighbour and simply cannot afford alienating it more than it already has ever since the Afghan Jihad
3. Broader regional game involving Iran, China and Iran-China strategic alignment cannot properly materialize without Pakistan’s complete involvement
e. Suggested course of action for Pakistan
i. Not to recognize Israel since the costs outweigh the benefits
ii. Especially considering the broader geo-politics evolving in the Middle East and South Asia with two power-blocs forming