By: Tahseen Ullah Tasir
The political climate around the world is changing rapidly, and a new global scenario is emerging that has placed Israel under severe diplomatic and geopolitical pressure. Currently, three major blocs have formed against Israel. The formation and policies of these blocs have not only isolated the Zionist state but have also posed a serious threat to its survival.
The first and most prominent bloc is being led by Pakistan and includes Turkey, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan. During the recent tensions between Pakistan and India, Israel openly supported India, making it clear that “a friend of your enemy is your enemy.” In this context, Israel has now come to be seen as an adversary of Pakistan.
On the other hand, Turkey and Azerbaijan supported Pakistan during this time, as both nations do not have favorable relations with India. In response, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir are currently on a high-level diplomatic tour of Iran, Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Tajikistan. Pakistan aims to strengthen ties with these countries to reduce the influence of both India and Israel in the region.
Iran already has tense relations with Israel, and during his visit to Tehran, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif publicly declared support for Iran’s nuclear program—an announcement considered a significant diplomatic move.
The second bloc comprises the United States and Arab nations. However, in recent times, Israel appears to be losing its central position within this bloc. During former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, Israel was deliberately sidelined, and several initiatives were taken that Israel could not accept in any form.
These included:
- Meeting and praising the interim president of Syria and Indicating the lifting of sanctions on Syria.
- Mediation of a ceasefire between Houthi rebels and the Yemeni army.
- Negotiations with Hamas and a deal for the release of an American prisoner in Gaza.
- Praising the Turkish president and suggesting the removal of sanctions.
- Announcing talks with Iran over its nuclear program.
- All these moves were deeply troubling for Israel.
Meanwhile, Arab countries have invested nearly one trillion dollars in the United States, which has made them more valuable to Trump than Israel. The Arab world is determined to resolve the Israel-Palestine issue, and there are several reasons for this:
Most Arab countries are monarchies or under autocratic rule. After the events in Gaza, public sentiment in these countries has turned sharply against Israel. Their governments fear that internal or external opponents could exploit this public anger.
If Israel seizes full control of Gaza and then all of Palestine, it could trigger the mass migration of millions of people toward Arab countries and Europe—an outcome these states cannot afford.
The third bloc consists of European nations. In March, after Israel violated a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and blocked humanitarian aid, the United Nations issued a warning stating that 14,000 children could die of starvation if aid was not resumed.
Following this, France, Canada, and the United Kingdom released a joint statement warning Israel that unless the supply of aid was immediately restored, they would not only consider severing diplomatic ties but also impose sanctions. Talks on this are ongoing.
European nations’ hard stance against Israel stems from two key reasons: Public opinion in these countries has turned against Israel, and political parties are under pressure to align with public sentiment. For example, Trump received substantial support in the U.S. elections for advocating a ceasefire in Gaza—though he has not yet succeeded.
Spain, Denmark, and the Netherlands have already recognized Gaza as a sovereign state. Other European nations are considering doing the same. They fear being historically remembered as allies of Israel during its alleged genocide in Gaza.
Major Development Ahead:
June 14 UN Conference: A crucial development is expected on June 14, when a major conference will be held in New York under the joint leadership of Saudi Arabia and France, and under the umbrella of the United Nations. This summit aims to finalize a comprehensive plan for a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine. Importantly, this will not be limited to paperwork—there is a firm commitment to practical implementation.
In the current global landscape, every nation is acting in its own interest. However, the policies that are emerging overwhelmingly support Gaza and go against Israel. The formation of these three major blocs—Islamic Bloc, U.S.-Arab Bloc, and European Bloc—has diplomatically surrounded Israel, leaving it deeply concerned and diplomatically isolated.
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