Pakistan will not change its diplomatic stance toward Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state [1].
This refusal signals a firm rejection of international pressure for Pakistan to join the Abraham Accords, a series of normalization agreements between Israel and several Arab nations. By maintaining this position, Islamabad reinforces its long-standing alignment with Palestinian sovereignty and resists shifts in its Middle East policy despite diplomatic outreach from the U.S. [1, 2].
Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the statements on May 30, 2026 [1]. Speaking during a visit to the United States, Dar said that Pakistan will continue to support the establishment of an independent Palestinian state on the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital [1].
Dar addressed the prospect of shifting diplomatic relations during his trip, saying there is no change in the country's stance toward Israel [2]. He said that Pakistan will not shift its position without the creation of a Palestinian state [2].
The Pakistani government continues to advocate for a resolution based on international law, and the recognition of East Jerusalem as the capital of a future Palestinian state [1]. This position remains a cornerstone of the nation's foreign policy, ensuring that any potential normalization with Israel is contingent upon the resolution of the Palestinian conflict [1, 2].
Dar's comments come amid ongoing global efforts to expand normalization deals in the region. However, the Pakistani leadership has indicated that the pre-1967 borders remain the only acceptable framework for peace [1].
“Pakistan will not change its diplomatic stance toward Israel without the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.”
Pakistan's refusal to normalize ties with Israel without a sovereign Palestinian state underscores the limits of the Abraham Accords' expansion. By tying diplomatic recognition to the pre-1967 borders, Islamabad is prioritizing ideological and regional solidarity over the potential economic or strategic incentives offered by normalization, effectively maintaining a hardline boundary in its foreign policy.
