Israel-Palestine is not just another conflict; it is a struggle between power and justice. It is an issue that has exposed the world’s double standards more than almost any other international crisis. On one side are repeated claims of human rights, democracy, and international law; on the other side are the ruins of Gaza, attacks on Al-Aqsa Mosque, and generations of Palestinians living under displacement and conflict. At such a time, Pakistan’s position has remained clear, firm, and unchanged. Since its creation in 1947, Pakistan has refused to recognise Israel, and by 2026, this policy remains intact.

The roots of the conflict go back to 1947, when the United Nations proposed the Partition Plan for Palestine. In 1948, the State of Israel was established, leading to war and the displacement of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians in what Palestinians refer to as the Nakba, meaning “catastrophe.” Pakistan opposed the partition plan and refused to recognise Israel. While many countries later adjusted their positions according to changing political realities, Pakistan kept its original stance.

The world must understand that Palestine is not only a regional issue, but it has also become a test of international credibility.

The world must understand that Palestine is not only a regional issue, but it has also become a test of international credibility.

Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad........

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