Can Pakistan-Israel ties exist? Yes, if the perpetual Palestinian conflict ends – opinion

An opinion piece argues that Pakistan can establish ties with Israel once a viable Palestinian state is created. The author contends that supporting Palestinian rights and accepting Israel's permanence are not mutually exclusive, and proposes a gradual roadmap for engagement without immediate formal recognition.

An opinion piece by Khurram Ali Raza, chairman of the Abrahamic Movement in Pakistan, argues that Pakistan can establish ties with Israel once the Palestinian conflict is resolved. The author contends that supporting Palestinian rights and accepting Israel's permanence are not mutually exclusive. He notes that in September, Islamabad reaffirmed support for a two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, and in January, Pakistan's Foreign Ministry described a viable Palestinian state as the benchmark for considering relations with other countries, "including potentially Israel." The piece proposes a gradual roadmap: indirect dialogue via third countries, humanitarian and technical contacts, academic and business exchanges, then quieter diplomatic engagement, with formal recognition considered only much later. The author emphasizes that peace must be just, not merely the absence of fighting, and that both Israeli security and Palestinian freedom are legitimate concerns.