Nuclear Pakistan: The Main Challenge to American and Israeli Interests in the Region

Since the attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7 last year, all eyes have been on the Middle East, with everyone wondering how severe and prolonged Israel’s response would be, and how the people and governments of Arab countries would react. To date, there has been no definitive answer to the first question: Israeli bombardments have wreaked havoc in the Gaza Strip, and so far, 42,500 Palestinians have lost their lives, with no signs of this violence abating.

A part of the answer to the second question is somewhat clear. Anyone expecting large-scale protests or demonstrations in the capitals of the Arab world will be disappointed. While a significant portion of the Arab populace supports the Palestinians and sympathises with their plight, demonstrations have been largely contained within these countries. It is also a reality that the response of Arab governments has been very weak and disappointing. Beyond traditional criticisms of Israel or offers of mediation from the governments of Qatar and Egypt, no one has supported the Palestinians.

No Arab country has severed its ties with Israel or taken any action that would increase diplomatic or economic pressure on Israel, nor would help in halting this war. Yet, why has the issue of Palestine lost its significance in the region? The answer to this question is complex, considering the circumstances in the Middle East.

Saudi Arabia was also close to establishing relations with Israel prior to the outbreak of war in Gaza on October 7. For decades, and since the beginning of this recent conflict, every Arab country has pursued its own interests. They speak of supporting the Palestinians and showing solidarity, and it is not that these sentiments are insincere, but they prioritise their national interests, even as public opinion in the Arab world is strongly against Israel.

There is deep sympathy in the hearts of the Arab populace for the devastated citizens of Gaza, and they wish their governments would do more for the Palestinians. They want their countries to sever diplomatic relations with Israel, and at the very least, expel diplomats from their countries as a form of protest; however, this has not happened to date.

In fact, Arab governments had abandoned the Palestinians long ago. Throughout Arab history, the people have associated their identity with a common language and, to a large extent, a common religion. However, concerns stemming from European colonial influence in the region have persisted, and the interests of these governments have often been at odds with each other. The relationship between the Palestinians and Arab nations has also been fraught with difficulty, particularly with those countries that welcomed a large number of refugees after the declaration of the State of Israel in 1948. The Lebanese civil war and clashes between Palestinian militants and the Jordanian monarchy often remind one of the region’s tumultuous history.

However, the Palestinian issue has also been a unifying factor for Arab countries over the decades, but, alas, no one has taken advantage of this and has forgotten this divine blessing in their quest to strengthen their own power. Today, despite having all the resources, the Muslim Ummah is facing unprecedented humiliation and disgrace.

Amid these circumstances, concerns have grown about whether Netanyahu seems poised to alter the Middle East’s landscape soon in pursuit of his “Greater Israel” vision, and the world appears to be watching as a bystander. According to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Israel’s unilateral annexation of the West Bank would represent “a grave breach of international law.” Although Muslim nations and European countries have denounced and opposed Israel’s plan to forcibly annex the Palestinian West Bank, their protests have had little effect. Netanyahu enjoys the unwavering support of former U.S. President Donald Trump and the powerful Jewish lobby, allowing him to push forward with this highly controversial action.

It is worth noting that 38 major corporations globally, controlling industries like oil, pharmaceuticals, arms, electronics, and other essential sectors, are predominantly owned by Jewish interests. These corporations have cleverly invested in several Chinese industries. However, over the past decade, China has strategically regained control of its economy, bringing these corporations into direct competition. Now more than ever, they are mobilizing to curb China’s growing economic influence and likely collaborating with American supremacy to further their agenda. I explored this in depth in my article, “Is the Stage Set for World War III?” published on September 20, which received notable attention from readers.

Observers of Middle Eastern affairs agree that Netanyahu’s aggressive plans will profoundly destabilize peace and stability in the region. If he could forcibly displace Palestinians from the West Bank after annexation, he likely would, but this remains unfeasible. Palestinians in the West Bank number around 2.5 million, and if annexed by Israel, they would make up approximately 40% of the Israeli population. Global opinion has urged Netanyahu to offer all Palestinians full Israeli citizenship with equal rights, yet he has voiced concerns about maintaining a Jewish demographic majority. Thus, Netanyahu opposes granting Palestinians equal citizenship rights, though any move to treat Palestinians as second-class citizens within their territory would provoke widespread anger and resentment.

Historically, South Africa’s white minority similarly governed and exploited the Black population until international pressure led to the end of that oppressive system. For Israel, establishing such a discriminatory system in today’s era might not be impossible, but it certainly would be difficult and could have serious consequences in the long run.

A strong immediate backlash may not occur; Arab leaders and other countries are likely to voice superficial condemnation out of solidarity with the Palestinians, but the world seems to have largely abandoned Palestinians to their fate. Most nations recognize that they can only oppose the U.S. and Israel on this issue up to a point; they are not willing to fight on behalf of the Palestinians. The Palestinian leadership itself has grown so disillusioned that, while they express firm opposition, they have said they would not endorse violent protests against Israel.

Since the 1990s, the international community, including the U.S., has pursued a two-state solution in the region as part of the Oslo Accords. Yet Netanyahu’s actions are widely seen as a direct blow to Palestinians’ longstanding dream of an independent state. Jared Kushner, former President Trump’s Jewish-American son-in-law, has heavily influenced and coloured Netanyahu’s ambitions, even playing a significant role in recent Arab-Israeli agreements, in a way comparable to Lawrence of Arabia’s divisive actions against the Ottoman Caliphate. In Netanyahu and his supporters’ view, the West Bank is an inseparable part of Israel, both for religious reasons and for national security. Yet, in the eyes of the world, Israel has occupied these areas since the 1967 war.

Over recent decades, Israel has pursued a policy of creating “new facts on the ground” in these occupied areas, consistently building new homes and settlements to bring Jewish families from outside into the West Bank. These constructions are regarded as illegal by the international community, yet approximately half a million Israeli Jews now live in these state-of-the-art settlements in the West Bank. Netanyahu believes he is prepared to realize the dream of “Greater Israel” by force. However, the world views his actions as a path to devastation and conflict in the region, posing severe risks even to Israel’s own security and existence.

The Ideology of Two Nations as the True Cause of Partition

The concept of the Two-Nation Theory became the central motive for the Partition of India, which established that Muslims and Hindus are two distinct nations, each with unique religions, cultures, histories, lifestyles, and civilizations. Based on this philosophy, Pakistan emerged, dividing India into two separate countries. The founder of Pakistan, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah, conveyed in a message to the United States in February 1948, “I do not know what the ultimate form of Pakistan’s Constitution will be, but I am sure that it will be based on the fundamental principles of Islam and be democratic in nature. The principles of Islam are as applicable in our lives today as they were 1300 years ago. Islam taught us unity, justice, and integrity.” This was the ideology that brought Pakistan into existence.

This idea was not new; rather, it was the very message that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) conveyed to humanity about 1450 years ago. In this light, Pakistan is not just any country; it represents a vision prophesied 1450 years ago. The noble personality of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was acknowledged even by Jews and Christians as truthful and trustworthy, though the Jews refused to recognize him as a true prophet of God simply because he was a descendant of Ishmael. The Jews believed themselves to be the chosen people of God, claiming that all prophets came from among the Israelites. They could not accept a prophet not of the Israelites, and so began their enmity toward Muslims, which continues to this day.

Just nine months after the creation of Pakistan, the forced state of Israel was established on the land of Palestine in 1948. Israel’s first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, said in his initial address that “If the State of Israel is threatened by anyone, it is by Pakistan because Pakistan came into existence in the name of Islam.” Remarkably, Pakistan was established on 14 August 1947, while Israel was proclaimed on 14 May 1948. From its birth, Israel perceived Pakistan as its greatest threat. Ben-Gurion asserted, “The day Pakistan ceases to exist, Islam will cease to exist.”

Pakistan was born from an ideology, and dismantling such an ideology is not as simple as a child’s game, so the enemy devised a cunning plan. Misinterpreting religion, they exploited linguistic, racial, cultural, and sectarian divisions to destabilize Pakistan. Today, some individuals are working within this ideological state, following foreign agendas to divide it. Although the history of Muslims is filled with courage and bravery, it is a bitter truth that this nation, like others, has had its share of traitors, both in local communities and in political circles.

Currently, Pakistan faces serious challenges. The Indian border has always posed a source of tension, while adversaries have also used the Afghan border to stir up trouble. The army is tasked with protecting these extensive borders and managing extremist organizations and terrorists. In times of natural disasters or even severe weather, the civilian administration often turns to the army for assistance.

The Pakistan military is continuously engaged on multiple fronts. With CPEC, the United States, Israel, and India have formed alliances to isolate Pakistan. Meanwhile, the inept civilian government remains entangled in corruption cases. It seems that even foreign and domestic affairs might soon fall under the army’s purview due to this political instability.

Looking back in history, it becomes evident that the United States has consistently let Pakistan down. The betrayal of 1971 with the unfulfilled promise of American naval assistance remains unforgettable. It is now common knowledge that many American affairs are controlled by Israel, and the U.S. supports Israel under the guise of aid without justification. On 14 September 2016, the United States signed a ten-year military aid agreement worth $38 billion with Israel, which considers Pakistan its biggest threat. Israel essentially shapes American policy, and this influence extends to international bodies like the United Nations, World Bank, and WHO. Given this situation, it is unrealistic to expect U.S. policies to favour Pakistan.

Pakistan remains the only nuclear power in the Islamic world, which Israel finds unacceptable. In 1981, Israel conspired unsuccessfully with India to attack Pakistan’s nuclear facility in Kahuta. This and other historical facts highlight that the United States can never truly be an ally to Pakistan or the Muslim world. The roles of the U.S. and Israel in Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Egypt, Morocco, Lebanon, Tunisia, and Palestine are well-known, as are the violent outcomes of their actions. The bloodshed in these regions is part of the Greater Israel plan, and Pakistan is a significant obstacle to this plan. Thus, these nations are relentlessly striving to undermine Pakistan’s existence.

The recent violence in Burma and the brutal ethnic cleansing of Muslims there is also linked to this plan. If you closely examine the situation, you will realise that the United States, notorious for committing grave human rights abuses in countries like Iraq and Afghanistan, seized upon the massacre of Muslims in Burma to drum up human rights concerns and call for peacekeeping forces—yet this, too, was part of a sinister agenda. In reality, the U.S. was searching for a secure foothold in the region, particularly one that could help it monitor Pakistan, China, and North Korea, following its disastrous defeat in Afghanistan. However, China swiftly uncovered this scheme and countered it by initiating various trade agreements with Burma through its “One Belt, One Road” initiative, effectively blocking the U.S. from establishing a presence there.

In short, Aung San Suu Kyi is a figure cultivated by the United States, supported by India to facilitate American influence in Myanmar. Behind this entire strategy is the brain of Israel, which relentlessly pursues the vision of a “Greater Israel.” To advance this agenda, Israel seeks to provoke Iran, fuelling the flames of conflict to plunge the region into turmoil. This would create the conditions necessary for Israel, with the backing of the U.S. and the West, to proceed with its larger plan.

However, the most formidable obstacle to this grand design is Pakistan, the only nuclear power established in the blessed month of Ramadan on the basis of the declaration of faith, kalima tayyibah. May the Almighty protect our Pakistan. Amen.