Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:58am on 26 May 2026,Tuesday International
US President Donald Trump has renewed efforts to expand the Abraham Accords as part of a broader Middle East peace plan, placing Pakistan under pressure over possible recognition of Israel. Pakistan has maintained that it will not recognise Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. Pakistani Defence Minister Khwaja Asif said joining any agreement against Pakistan’s “fundamental ideologies” was unacceptable. Analysts say Saudi Arabia’s position could strongly influence Islamabad’s next move, as regional powers reassess ties with Israel under growing US diplomatic pressure. (PC: NDTV)
