Jakarta, ThedailyID — Donald Trump reportedly pressured Pakistan to normalize diplomatic relations with Israel as part of broader efforts to expand political cooperation in the Middle East.
According to reports, Trump encouraged Pakistan to follow several Arab countries that previously established formal diplomatic ties with Israel through the Abraham Accords initiative.
The push reportedly emerged during ongoing discussions involving regional stability, economic cooperation, and geopolitical alignment in the Middle East.
Pakistan currently does not maintain official diplomatic relations with Israel and has long supported Palestinian independence.
Islamabad has repeatedly stated that normalization with Israel would depend on a fair resolution for Palestine based on a two-state solution.
Meanwhile, the issue remains politically sensitive inside Pakistan because public support for Palestine remains strong across the country.
Reports also suggested that Washington sees Pakistan as an important regional player that could influence broader diplomatic dynamics in the Muslim world.
Trump previously promoted normalization agreements between Israel and several countries during his presidency, including the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
The Abraham Accords later became one of the most significant diplomatic developments in the region in recent years.
However, critics argued that normalization efforts without resolving the Palestinian issue could increase tensions across the Middle East.
Meanwhile, Pakistani officials have not announced any major policy change regarding relations with Israel following the latest reports.
The development attracted widespread discussion online because of Pakistan’s historical position on the Palestinian issue and its role within the Muslim world.
