The Palestine issue remains one of the world’s most enduring and emotionally charged conflicts, rooted in decades of displacement, occupation, and political struggle since Israel’s establishment in 1948 and the subsequent Nakba. Repeated cycles of violence, failed peace efforts, and worsening humanitarian crises— particularly in Gaza— have caused immense civilian suffering and drawn global concern.
The latest escalation, marked by relentless Israeli airstrikes, resulted in catastrophic devastation, thousands of deaths, and the collapse of essential infrastructure. Although a fragile ceasefire mediated by the USA, Egypt, and Qatar has brought temporary relief, it fails to address the conflict’s deep-rooted causes. The international community, including Pakistan, has reaffirmed the urgent need for a fair and lasting two-state solution based on pre-1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as Palestine’s capital, emphasizing that peace must be built upon justice and adherence to international law rather than military power.
As global powers deliberate the creation of an International Stabilization Force to secure and rebuild Gaza, Pakistan’s potential role has come into focus due to its historic commitment to the Palestinian cause. The defence of Palestine carries immense spiritual and moral weight in the Muslim world, linked to protecting Jerusalem and restoring dignity to the oppressed Palestinian people.
Pakistan, with its decades-long record of advocating for justice and contributing to UN peacekeeping missions, stands as a credible and capable candidate to support such a mission. Its consistent diplomacy through the UN, OIC, and the Gaza Peace Plan reflects its dedication to halting violence, ensuring humanitarian relief, and paving the way for a sustainable two-state solution. The proposed multinational force, supported by Pakistan and other Muslim nations, aims to stabilize Gaza, rebuild essential infrastructure, and create the necessary conditions for lasting peace and Palestinian self-determination.
If Pakistan, working in close collaboration with other Muslim and friendly nations, were indeed to participate in an internationally sanctioned stabilization mission in Gaza, this contribution would carry immense significance on multiple levels.
Such an endeavour would be correctly viewed not only as a crucial diplomatic responsibility but, more importantly, as a profound and sacred obligation— a holy duty owed to the suffering people of Palestine. Pakistani troops, who are already highly trained in the necessary procedures of peacekeeping, disaster relief, and complex humanitarian operations, could play a truly vital role in ensuring security, competently facilitating aid distribution logistics, actively rebuilding shattered infrastructure, and assisting local governance structures to safely resume their essential functions. By undertaking this mission, Pakistan would once again unequivocally demonstrate its unwavering and lasting commitment to global peace, the paramount importance of human dignity, and the enduring spirit of Islamic solidarity.
Israeli forces once again launched attacks on Gaza, yet the international community has remained largely silent. It would be deeply concerning if Israel were to violate the ceasefire agreement in the future. Pakistan has consistently condemned the brutal aggression against innocent Palestinians. Indeed, the participation of a strong Muslim nation and a sincere supporter of the Palestinian cause, such as Pakistan, in peacekeeping or allied efforts would bring reassurance to the oppressed Palestinians and help amplify their voice on the global stage.
While these complex discussions and deliberations continue, Pakistan remains absolutely steadfast in its core foreign policy principle: the unwavering support for the inalienable right of the Palestinian people to self-determination. This is consciously not a temporary, opportunistic stance influenced by ephemeral global politics, but rather a deeply rooted position of principle and conscience.
The government of Pakistan, its armed forces, and its people are fundamentally united in the unshakeable belief that a genuine and sustainable peace in the Middle East cannot and will not be achieved without achieving definitive justice for Palestine. There can be absolutely no acceptable compromise on the Palestinians’ fundamental right to an independent, sovereign, and viable state strictly within the pre-1967 borders, with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its undisputed capital.
As deliberations continue actively over the eventual formation of the International Stabilisation Force, it is critically vital for the world to fully recognize that long-term stability in Gaza will not be achieved simply through the mere deployment of troops, but through a genuine, demonstrable commitment to ending the occupation and fully enabling Palestinians to finally live freely and with dignity on their own ancestral land.
Pakistan’s potential role in such a mission would, therefore, represent not just another routine contribution to international peacekeeping but an embodiment of its faith, duty, and humanity— a powerful continuation of its principled legacy of standing consistently by the oppressed and striving for justice wherever it is systematically denied. The difficult road to a comprehensive peace in Palestine remains long and undoubtedly fraught with complex challenges, but nations like Pakistan, driven powerfully by moral conviction and genuine compassion, can help significantly pave the way toward a future of dignity, freedom, and lasting peace for all the people of Palestine.
Pakistan has also recently formalized a defence cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, a notable development which has once again powerfully underscored the deep, historic, and spiritual bond between these two. The relationship between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia extends far beyond mere diplomatic courtesy or military collaboration; it is deeply rooted in a shared faith, profound mutual respect, and the common, vital aspiration to safeguard the sanctities of Islam and actively promote unity among the Muslim Ummah. Pakistan’s defence ties with Saudi Arabia have always been marked by deep mutual trust, strategic alignment, and brotherly affection, with both nations fully recognizing their shared and enduring responsibilities toward ensuring the security and necessary stability of the Muslim world.
Pakistan’s potential participation in an international stabilization force for Gaza carries a profound symbolic and spiritual significance. If Pakistan were to become an active, contributing part of such a mission— one dedicated explicitly to securing peace and stability in the very land that holds the Muslims’ first Qibla, Al-Quds Al-Sharif— it would not only represent a solemn continuation of its historic commitment to the Palestinian cause but also an unparalleled honour. By undertaking this, Pakistan would, in essence, be spiritually extending its sacred service from the land of the current Qibla, the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, to the land of the first Qibla in Jerusalem. This exceptional dual responsibility— toward both the present and the first Qiblas of Islam— would be a matter of immense pride, reverence, and spiritual joy for the people of Pakistan and for Muslims across the globe.
Such a momentous development would carry deep emotional resonance throughout the entire Muslim world. It would powerfully symbolize the necessary unity of purpose and the spiritual continuity between the two holiest lands intrinsically associated with Islam’s earliest and most enduring sacred traditions. For Pakistan, a nation that has consistently defined its very identity by its strong Islamic values and its profound sense of responsibility toward the global Ummah, being entrusted with the defense and stabilization of these revered territories would be viewed not as a mere strategic duty but as a sacred calling. It would undeniably elevate Pakistan’s moral and spiritual standing among all Muslim nations, reflecting not only its proven military capability and diplomatic credibility but also the purity and sincerity of its intentions in serving a noble and, indeed, divine cause.
The formalized defence agreement with Saudi Arabia, in this regard, provides an even stronger and more legitimate foundation for Pakistan’s expanded role in the protection of crucial Muslim sanctities. Saudi Arabia, by virtue of being the rightful custodian of the two Holy Mosques, has always served as a potent symbol of unity for Muslims worldwide. Pakistan’s longstanding and robust military cooperation with the Kingdom has consistently involved extensive training, expert advisory support, and vital joint defense initiatives specifically aimed at safeguarding the Holy Land and ensuring the long-term stability of the region.
The continuation and significant strengthening of this cooperation through the new defence pact signal Pakistan’s enduring and unshakeable commitment to the security of sacred Islamic territories. When viewed alongside Pakistan’s potential involvement in the peace and stabilization of Gaza, it becomes powerfully evident that the country is being presented with the extraordinary privilege of contributing directly to the protection of both the current Qibla in Makkah and the first Qibla in Jerusalem.
This extraordinary dual role carries immense historical and profound spiritual depth. For many centuries, Muslim nations have historically viewed the defense of both the Holy Kaaba and the Al-Aqsa Mosque as being among the very highest and most noble acts of devotion and sacrifice.
If Pakistan is now placed in a unique position to play a constructive and protective role in both of these sacred spheres— through deep defense cooperation with the guardians of the Holy Mosques and through crucial peace efforts in Palestine— it will represent a truly remarkable chapter in the nation’s history. It would not only fulfill a collective and long-held aspiration of the Muslim Ummah but would also profoundly reaffirm Pakistan’s fundamental identity as a state born out of faith, dedicated resolutely to the service of Islam, peace, and justice.
This honour would serve as a powerful, living demonstration of how faith, diplomacy, and duty can successfully converge in the singular pursuit of a higher moral purpose. For the people of Pakistan, it would symbolize a kind of divine favour and provide ultimate validation of their nation’s role as a guardian and servant of the sacred.
Moreover, this significant development would also serve as a crucial unifying force for the Muslim world at a time when internal divisions and conflicts have frequently overshadowed necessary collective action. The sight of highly professional Pakistani soldiers working effectively to ensure peace in Gaza while simultaneously maintaining deep and strategic defence cooperation with the guardians of the Holy Mosques would undeniably inspire confidence and pride across all Muslim societies. It would send a clear, resonant message that the Muslim world is fully capable of taking collective responsibility for its own sanctities, protecting its vulnerable people, and standing firmly together in times of grave adversity.
Israeli forces once again launched attacks on Gaza, yet the international community has remained largely silent. It would be deeply concerning if Israel were to violate the ceasefire agreement in the future. Pakistan has consistently condemned the brutal aggression against innocent Palestinians. Indeed, the participation of a strong Muslim nation and a sincere supporter of the Palestinian cause, such as Pakistan, in peacekeeping or allied efforts would bring reassurance to the oppressed Palestinians and help amplify their voice on the global stage.
