US President Donald Trump has called on Pakistan and several Muslim-majority countries to join the Abraham Accords and formally recognize Israel as part of broader diplomatic efforts linked to ongoing negotiations involving Iran.
In a post shared on Truth Social, Trump said countries including Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Türkiye, Egypt, Jordan, and Bahrain should “simultaneously sign onto the Abraham Accords” to support regional stability and strengthen Middle East diplomacy.
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The Abraham Accords are US-brokered agreements launched in 2020 that normalized diplomatic and economic relations between Israel and several Arab countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain.
Trump specifically mentioned Pakistan’s military leadership, including Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, alongside regional leaders such as Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, and King Abdullah II in his statement.
According to Trump, expanding the Abraham Accords could help create stronger economic partnerships, regional cooperation, and support ongoing discussions related to Iran.
He claimed the agreements had already delivered economic and political benefits to countries that joined earlier accords.
Pakistan Recognition of Israel Remains Sensitive Issue
Pakistan has historically refused to recognize Israel and has consistently linked normalization to the establishment of an independent Palestinian state.
Analysts believe Trump’s proposal may face significant resistance in Pakistan and several Middle Eastern countries due to ongoing tensions surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and the war in Gaza.
Reuters reported that Pakistan has already distanced itself from the proposal, while Saudi Arabia also continues to publicly support a two-state solution before considering normalization with Israel.
Trump Links Abraham Accords With Iran Diplomacy
Trump said negotiations with Iran were “proceeding nicely” and argued that broader participation in the Abraham Accords could become part of a larger regional settlement.
However, several international observers and diplomats have questioned whether linking Iran negotiations with recognition of Israel could complicate already sensitive diplomatic discussions in the region.
The original Abraham Accords were signed during Trump’s first presidency and marked one of the most significant diplomatic shifts in the Middle East in recent years. The agreements normalized relations between Israel and countries including the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.
Regional Reactions Continue to Develop
While some countries involved in the accords have strengthened economic and security ties with Israel, broader expansion remains politically sensitive across the Muslim world.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar have traditionally maintained support for Palestinian statehood as a prerequisite for official recognition of Israel.
Trump’s latest remarks have triggered debate internationally about the future of Middle East diplomacy and whether additional Muslim-majority countries could eventually move toward normalization with Israel.
