Oman says time to accept Israel in region, offers help for peace
MANAMA: Oman described Israel as an accepted Middle East state on Saturday, a day after hosting a surprise visit by its prime minister that Washington said could help regional peace efforts.
Oman is offering ideas to help Israel and the Palestinians to come together but is not acting as mediator, Yousuf bin Alawi bin Abdullah, the sultanates minister responsible for foreign affairs, told a security summit in Bahrain.
“Israel is a state present in the region, and we all understand this,” bin Alawi said.
“The world is also aware of this fact. Maybe it is time for Israel to be treated the same [as others states] and also bear the same obligations.” His comments followed a rare visit to Oman by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu which came days after Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas paid a three-day visit to the Gulf country. Both leaders met with Oman’s Sultan Qaboos.
“We are not saying that the road is now easy and paved with flowers, but our priority is to put an end to the conflict and move to a new world,” bin Alawi told the summit.
Oman is relying on the United States and efforts by President Donald Trump in working towards the “deal of the century” (Middle East peace), he added.
Bahrain voices support for Oman
Bahrain’s foreign minister Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa voiced support for Oman over the sultanate’s role in trying to secure Israeli-Palestinian peace, while Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister Adel al-Jubeir said the kingdom believes the key to normalising relations with Israel was the peace process. The three-day summit was attended by Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
US Defence Secretary Jim Mattis, and his counterparts in Italy and Germany also participated, but Jordan’s King Abdullah cancelled his appearance after a flood that hit the Dead Sea region killed 21 people.
Trumps Middle East envoy Jason Greenblatt welcomed the “warming ties & growing cooperation between our regional friends” in a tweet late on Friday.
“This is a helpful step for our peace efforts & essential to create an atmosphere of stability, security & prosperity between Israelis, Palestinians & their neighbours. Looking forward to seeing more meetings like this! Greenblatt said.
Israel and some Gulf states share an interest in curbing Iran’s influence in the region.
Oman has long been to the Middle East what neutral Switzerland is to global diplomacy. The country helped to mediate secret US-Iran talks in 2013 that led to the historic nuclear deal signed in Geneva two years later.
Published in Dawn, October 28th, 2018
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Oct 28, 2018 11:48am
Endorsed................
Now Pakistan need to rethink on its foreign policy to accept the State of Israel and to open full-fledged diplomatic and economic ties with her.
Regards,
An Overseas Pakistani from Middle East
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Oct 28, 2018 11:50am
Good decision by Oman.
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Oct 28, 2018 11:55am
Hey Oman,
Why don’t you give the Israelis your land, and let them return Palestinians land back to them. Sounds fair?
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Oct 28, 2018 12:05pm
Diplomatic relations and contacts at highest level are essential to ease Palestinan pain and difficulties. Palestine problem needs to be addressed first before any regular relations can be established with Israel.Moreover,Israel`s high handed policies and arrogant approach to Palestine state makes it hard for Muslim world to accept and recognise state of Israel.
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Oct 28, 2018 12:21pm
Great
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Oct 28, 2018 12:34pm
We should also establish diplomatic relations with Israel as it will be in our national interest.
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Oct 28, 2018 12:37pm
While Pakistan is making uneccesary noises over a plane landing !!
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Oct 28, 2018 12:39pm
Might is right especially in mid east infested with monarchies.
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Oct 28, 2018 12:50pm
What a great and grave tragedy
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Oct 28, 2018 01:18pm
Way to go Oman !
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Oct 28, 2018 01:20pm
Sensible
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Oct 28, 2018 01:21pm
Sensible Ruler.... but who is listening?
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Oct 28, 2018 01:22pm
Pakistan should formally invite PM Benjamin Netanyahu to visit Islamabad.
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Oct 28, 2018 01:35pm
@Anonymouseeeee Good point. I like it :)
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Oct 28, 2018 01:35pm
@Haque Yes a decision which will attract a Pakistani nuke sooner or later.
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Oct 28, 2018 01:41pm
Oman is matured country, with educated rulers, who understood, the existence of Israel, like any human being who wants to live normal life. Middle East countries need to understand and peace to this region will come accordingl.
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Oct 28, 2018 01:43pm
will keep an eye on it getting closer to the dangerous zone
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Oct 28, 2018 01:51pm
Let's not relay on rehotric and have business relations with Israel for our good.
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Oct 28, 2018 01:52pm
Pakistan should recognise Israel. Establishing diplomatic ties and having dialogues are a way forward.
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Oct 28, 2018 02:16pm
@Ahmed Khalid "Endorsed................
Now Pakistan need to rethink on its foreign policy to accept the State of Israel and to open full-fledged diplomatic and economic ties with her"
Unfortuntely this sensible approach is not possible in Pakistan due to our Frankensteinish radicals on the street as well as cut throat oppurtunistic politicians who will use any contact with Israel to create chaos.
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Oct 28, 2018 02:23pm
That's maturity. One must accept realities and should not live in dream world. A lesson for Pakistan
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Oct 28, 2018 02:24pm
@Ahmed Khalid ..Kindly keep your advise to yourself, thanks!.
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Oct 28, 2018 02:41pm
One can not ignore the existance and reality of State of Israel.
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Oct 28, 2018 02:43pm
@Dr.M.S.Awan The leader of the Muslim world, the Saudis, have accepted Israel.
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Oct 28, 2018 02:53pm
Pakistan must have relations with Israel. 100 percent agree
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Oct 28, 2018 02:54pm
So the plane takes off!
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Oct 28, 2018 02:56pm
Israel is dreaming of a Greater Israel.
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Oct 28, 2018 02:58pm
These Kings are not true Muslims.
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Oct 28, 2018 03:08pm
The people advocating here for recognising israel might have lost their conscious along with the rich rulers of middle east. The attrocities and land grabing by israel cannot be accepted by anyone with conscious especially when the attrocities and inhumanity is against a muslim brother. Shame on those who r advocating such notion, these are very people who will advocate to abandon kashmir cause as well.
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Oct 28, 2018 03:20pm
With Oman and Bahrain opening up to Israel and Egypt , Jordan already trading partners.
The flag bearer of all conflicts involving Islamic World i.e.. Pakistan should also shed it's inhibitions and gain from Israeli expertise on micro irrigation and agriculture advances.
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Oct 28, 2018 03:31pm
Pakistani relations with Israel can be expected to be based on the state of Saudi-Israel relations .
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Oct 28, 2018 03:54pm
Oman , u disappoint the Palestinians & their sufferings.
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Oct 28, 2018 03:58pm
@A Friend Israel's friends.
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Oct 28, 2018 04:04pm
@Anonymouseeeee ... amazing reply... you are genius....
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Oct 28, 2018 04:05pm
What about generations of Palestinians who grow up in the prison like area, tortured, denied freedom, killed, enslaved and denied any freedom whatsoever? Anybody here thought about them? Islael has violated tens of UN security council resolutions, violated human rights, occupied their land and lied to its teeth. You guys are thinking about all that, right?
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Oct 28, 2018 04:13pm
Never understood why Pakistan holds a grudge with Israel.
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Oct 28, 2018 04:32pm
I find it disgusting for Muslims around the world especially Arab rulers who wish to recognise Israel’s soverenity. Do any of these spoilt and corrupt, spoilt and dictatorial rulers ask Israeli politicians about their atrocities and killing of Palestinians. These Arab rulers should die of shame. I am not against Israeli recognition as a state but ONLY under certain condition.
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Oct 28, 2018 04:34pm
Saudia was created on the agreement that they won't go against Israel and they never did. They have all but accepted Israel. Mark my words, Saudia would be next to agree with Oman. Well, it could be acceptable if Palestinians got their state as well. How many of you agree with me?
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Oct 28, 2018 04:53pm
Shocked that how much eager people are to become friends with Israel. A country that sponsors state terrorism at its high level.
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Oct 28, 2018 05:07pm
Those who think it is a good decision and Pakistan should also think on the same lines, why don't they suggest Israel do good enough to let us think likewise?
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Oct 28, 2018 05:10pm
zion world order is almost complete
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Oct 28, 2018 05:12pm
About time.
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Oct 28, 2018 05:16pm
@Anonymouseeeee Try to look at the world as it is - NOW.
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Oct 28, 2018 05:26pm
Until al aqsa is occupied and palestinians in concentrations camps of west bank and Gaza we must never accept israel. The israelis want the world to feel sorry forthe holocaust but they have no remorse for the holocaust of the palestinians commited by jews. Politicians are a dpzen to a dime. Have no morals and go to the highest bidder
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Oct 28, 2018 05:54pm
@Dr.M.S.Awan , every country see their own interests.
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Oct 28, 2018 05:58pm
@Shahryar Shirazi . Well said.
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Oct 28, 2018 06:06pm
@Ahmed Khalid What about poor Palestinians?
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Oct 28, 2018 06:14pm
Israel is a FACT for the past 72 years, cannot be denied. Pakistan should soften it's hardline policy and accept Israel with full diplomatic relations.
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Oct 28, 2018 06:16pm
@Ahmed Khalid - and join a long list of Arab states who have thrown Palestinians under the bus. Let forget the genocide of Palestinians and shamefully accept this brutal occupier who has no qualms about bombing school children while it's citizens cheer from mountain tops.
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Oct 28, 2018 06:47pm
Oman is dependent state and it made a decision based on its economic needs more than any other reason
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Oct 28, 2018 06:51pm
I am not very fond of Netanyahu and wish Yitzhak Rabin was alive to see the peace process come through.
Those mourning the Palestenian cause must understands something that no one will fight another’s fight. That has always been the way of the world. And in international relations, interests are supreme while friends are fleeting.
That said, why now? What was the impulse for this? Not the USA - whose global stock under Trump is very low. I suspect the impulse is regional driven. It must be very strong for the Gulf states to publicly acknowledge Israel - though they have been cooperating with it for quite sometime.
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Oct 28, 2018 07:01pm
What are the Indians doing here? Comment section has been bombarded by Indians. Please do not suggest us what to do. Your suggestions aren't welcomed.
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Oct 28, 2018 07:21pm
Oman has accepted that state which has illegally acquired muslim state or by force and now using his power allegedly to kill innocents there
Why does Oman do this? History will reveal but instead of offering help to Palestinian they opt for israel..
A diplomatic world
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Oct 28, 2018 07:31pm
What a grave and great tragedy.
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Oct 28, 2018 07:37pm
Even gulf countries are not supporting fanatics. Now Pakistan is the flag bearer.
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Oct 28, 2018 07:41pm
What wrong has israel ever done to pakistan ?
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Oct 28, 2018 07:42pm
Seems like we are fighting a lone battle
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Oct 28, 2018 07:44pm
Israel has no land dispute with the country nor it has ever attacked the country.Relations with the Zionist state can normalize the situation as well. Most of the Middle East states have accepted Israel,who have land disputes also.Israel
is a reality one should agree to it, that will lead to a peaceful solution to the Palestine state.
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Oct 28, 2018 07:50pm
Look at that cunning smile. He and entire Israel must be laughing at stupidity of Oman. Disgusting.
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Oct 28, 2018 07:50pm
Surprising that an Arab country a finally talks some sense. Time for pakisthan to use some sense and follow omans lead.
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Oct 28, 2018 07:50pm
@ga Be practical.
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Oct 28, 2018 07:51pm
@Akram fools opinion
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Oct 28, 2018 07:51pm
Congratulations to Israel !
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Oct 28, 2018 07:59pm
Israel is a terrorist state which is providing weapons and training to ISIS. It is killing Palestinians on a daily basis and is behind a lot of the killing in the Middle East. It is pushing Arabs to fight Iran.
The Arabs need to get rid of these despotic monarchies ruling them. They only serve the interests of their masters.
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Oct 28, 2018 08:00pm
@Patriot so has Palestine, my friend.
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Oct 28, 2018 08:03pm
Not sure what is sensible in a perfect world but Pakistan is never going to accept Israel. The street pressure from Mullah lobbies is just too strong.
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Oct 28, 2018 08:30pm
@Prabhjyot Singh madan Israel came into existence after Pakistan in the year 1949. The first prime minister of Israel is on record to have said ' Pakistan is our enemy number one '. This is history. As to the reason for saying that, you will have to dig his grave
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Oct 28, 2018 08:48pm
Just go through the comments. Look at the myopic views of my country people. They oppose without knowing why they are opposing. Israel's main enemy Egypt, Jordan and Palestine authority are friends with them. Even UAE has liason office. Turkey has diplomatic relationship. Why Pakistan has to carry the mantle of enemy. You do not know, our Arab brethens do not understand our enemity, and simply laughs at it.
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Oct 28, 2018 08:52pm
@Anonymouseeeee what exactly is your point?
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Oct 28, 2018 08:56pm
@Najum good suggestion but we will not do it.
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Oct 28, 2018 09:02pm
Oman enters the civilized world.
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Oct 28, 2018 09:02pm
Saudi pressure. It won't work here in Pakistan tho
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Oct 28, 2018 10:06pm
@Patriotic Indian
You should say "Congratulations to Oman", Israel was always enlightened and has tried to have good relations with everyone, it is the Arab monarchies which are also becoming enlightened.
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Oct 28, 2018 10:08pm
@Dr.M.S.Awan Almost whole of the Muslim world, except Pakistan are accepting the existence of Israel and started believing in peaceful coexistence!
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Oct 28, 2018 10:08pm
Return Palestinian Lands and we will accept Israel with open arms ! Deal ??
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Oct 28, 2018 10:17pm
@syedassadrizvii damn fair!
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Oct 28, 2018 10:18pm
A friend'a enemy should remain enemy.
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Oct 28, 2018 10:29pm
All middle eastern monarchs are trying to save their hides by getting in line with Trump’s agenda. They have decided to dump Palestinians period.
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Oct 28, 2018 10:47pm
There is no reason why Pakistan is reluctant to accept the reality and formally recognize the state of Israel.
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Oct 28, 2018 10:48pm
@Ahmed Khalid Shame on you man. U have no sense.
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Oct 28, 2018 10:49pm
So that was the Israeli Plane we were talking about heading Oman.
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Oct 28, 2018 10:50pm
Its funny how the Arabs want normal relationship with Israel, but Pakistanis don't..
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Oct 28, 2018 11:02pm
Sell out. Israel subjugates Arabs. Sad.
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Oct 28, 2018 11:12pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad what's the tragedy in Oman establishing ties with Israel?
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Oct 28, 2018 11:16pm
Greater Israel. Another bites the dust
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Oct 28, 2018 11:26pm
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad what a great and grave tragedy
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Oct 28, 2018 11:35pm
Oman is doing right thing accepting Israel is a nation and it has right to exist.Israel can help oman for its defense and security need with modern weapons.A friendly Israel can be trusted.
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Oct 29, 2018 12:04am
Pakistani Foreign policy makers should also show maturity and establish diplomatic ties with Israel which does not mean that we should quit support for the rights of the Palestinians. Establishing dipomatic ties would bring in huge Israeli and American investment into Pakistan.
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Oct 29, 2018 12:06am
Israel is realty but Palestine will remain dream .
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Oct 29, 2018 12:11am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad - thought you a man of balanced wisdom! By force there is no way that Middle East countries can subdue Israel.
Palestinians have and had so much internal strifes among themselves more than us. Corruption in Palestinians land is almost equal to us and majority of citizens are suffering. These are the facts.
If Pakistan accepts Israel in some manners than may be can play a part in negotiations. May Kashmir issue can also be resolved. Just think in macro terms. Respectfully
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Oct 29, 2018 01:14am
@zunny who cares what you think
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Oct 29, 2018 01:23am
@SHAHID SATTAR most of the prominent arabs who had problems recognize israel now. Are you more loyal to the palestinian cause then them. The first pm of israel is dead. Usa and germany were sworn enemies during world war 2, they moves on. It is history. Dont give too much importance to yourself in this era.most israelis dont care now.
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Oct 29, 2018 01:38am
@zunny who’s we if it’s Pakistan neither Israel cares not the Arabs.
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Oct 29, 2018 02:11am
All the Arab despot leaders have been in bed with Israel all along, despite outward support for Palestinians. The reality is that they don't care one bit about Palestinians and just want to perpetuate their rule over their own people as they squander public wealth on palaces,fancy automobiles, yachts, etc. I am all for peace with Israel, but not while this Natenyahu is in power busy usurping Palestinian land and squeezing the life out of the poor people.
Bottom line is that while Iran is trying to encircle Israel, Israel is trying to encircle Iran. It's the fight of the two pythons to see who can eat whom first.
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Oct 29, 2018 03:13am
@SHAHID SATTAR - He said, she said. Quote your source, otherwise you're peddling lies.
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Oct 29, 2018 03:49am
@ali Just watch another U-Turn.
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Oct 29, 2018 03:59am
@Hedonist - Be practical? So Indians and Africans having freed themselves from European colonizers were being 'impractical'? What about African slaves in America.. Should they have stayed in slavery by being 'practical'?
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Oct 29, 2018 04:07am
Time to move forward and start talks with Israel, support Palestine same time and make Jerusalem Islamic areas accessible to Muslims.
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Oct 29, 2018 04:37am
Israel is reality whether you accept it or not. It is a great place made by hardworking jews who were killed everywhere in the world, they deserve their land that can be called a home. All Muslim countries should accept the reality and give them their land that they deserve.
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Oct 29, 2018 04:37am
This is only way to counter Iran-Turkey-Qatar alliance for the countries in Middle east.
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Oct 29, 2018 05:16am
Millions of Palestinians are living in refugee camps with food donated by Western countries and forgotten. During Trump presidency. Israel has been given a free rein to do what it wants. Rhes palestinian office in Mrw york has been closed and American aid has been cut to refugees. Trump,s son in law is a orthodox jew and his daughter Ivanka has converted to Judaism. Palestinian refugees who left their homes to seek refuge in neighboring countries have been abadanonrx by Arabs and now being blamed for the turmoil.in Middle East. Now comes Omano leader lecturing neighbors to accept Israel and let the Palestinians suffer. What a shame for Muslim countries.
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Oct 29, 2018 05:30am
@Ahmed Khalid Shame on you !
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Oct 29, 2018 05:45am
@Anonymouseeeee
Not sure what prompted this joke
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Oct 29, 2018 05:47am
Israel is a reality, so, better deal with it.
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Oct 29, 2018 05:59am
@Anonymouseeeee - you copied my comments!
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Oct 29, 2018 06:35am
If Israel would show half the love they show for Oman , the Israel Palestinian conflict would disappear .
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Oct 29, 2018 06:43am
Murderer of innocent Palestinians can never be a friend of any other Muslim. I'm all for peace but anywhere any innocent suffer it's sad irrespective of their faith.
If things continues like this for the defenseless people of Gaza then all option are on the table including arming Palestine nuclear weapons only than equilibrium will be created.
Love to Jew and Arabs both are family.
IndoPak Blood Brothers 4 Life!
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Oct 29, 2018 06:48am
Butcher of innocent Palestinian people, it's sad as it's no different than all the innocent Jew people who lost their lives in holocaust. RIP.
Shame on the spineless Oman's King who is controlled by puppets aboard. What else can be expected by a tyrant.
IndoPak Blood Brothers 4 Life!
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Oct 29, 2018 07:02am
First thing first let the people of Oman vote to select their government then let the people decide about Israel not a single person.
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Oct 29, 2018 08:04am
What else to expect from Qaboos? Came to power after overthrowing his own father. No surprise he ditches the Palestinians as well.
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Oct 29, 2018 09:53am
Great decision.
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Oct 29, 2018 11:55am
Basically Gulf states especially KSA have given up on Palestinians and would try their best to force Palestinians to accept the status quo and a lopsided peace deal.
If the state of Israel is accepted by the Gulf states and diplomatic relations established without a balanced peace deal being reached between Israel and Palestinians, I don't think Pakistan would join the bandwagon because of Kashmir issue. Gullible people don't understand this.
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Oct 29, 2018 03:38pm
Essential step towards peace, prosperity and harmonious coexistence in ME, better late than never.
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Oct 29, 2018 06:03pm
@Nawaz Because sane people focus on betterment of the people they have, utilise the lands they have and expect rational and pragmatic solutions to be accepted and get on in life. These Arab nations can see nations are focused on trade and normal relationships. What has the Palestinian government and people have done for themselves except to take aid and indulge themselves in both self pity and aggression.
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Oct 29, 2018 06:14pm
@ga The Palestinians had the opportunity to strive and better themselves instead of consuming aid and increasing their population recklessly. All aid giving nations have reached the limit of compassion fatigue.
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Oct 29, 2018 09:34pm
@A.Ali It explain your brain size and IQ
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Oct 29, 2018 10:32pm
Excellent move by Oman, reflects the ground reality
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Oct 30, 2018 12:07am
Great move by Omani Sultan. A great step towards peace and stability in the region. War is not the answer either in the middle east or Kashmir. A composite dialogue with all parties involved can bring an amicable solution.
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Oct 30, 2018 12:08am
@Ahmed Khalid
Agree with Ahmed. Pak has to look into its own interest first!
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Oct 30, 2018 04:05am
Not until Israel allows Palestine to be an independent nation....
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Oct 30, 2018 04:23am
OK. So Isael wants other nations to recognise Israel while not a single Israeli official recognise Palestine state. Height of hypocrisy.
Western officials say they do not recognise Palestine because Palestine do not recognise Isreal. But then West recognise Israel when Israel do not recognise Palestine. Height of hypocrisy.
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Oct 30, 2018 04:28am
@Saif Zulfiqar One cannot ignore the Palestine people as well who have been dragged off their land.
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Oct 30, 2018 04:49am
Quite in accordance with what Oman has done all along, in keeping with their tradition of providing full support to colonists:
(1) Logistical support to British troops during 1857 War of Independence.
(2) Participation in the suppression of Arabian/Persian Gulf sea-faring people through designation as pirates & subjecting them to ouitlaw designatgion.
(3) Aiding in the suppression of the Mehri people and disenfranchising them of their rights (to this day).
(4) Aiding in the colonization of South Yemen.
Without even going into their doctrinal tradition from the Khawarij.
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Oct 30, 2018 05:58am
Why Pakistan should not recognize Israel? It should.
There is lot to gain in political, technology and knowledge terms. Israel is good in Intelligence as well so they have to be watched closely as well. Responsible and calculated relations between government to government but no NGOs rubbish.
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Oct 30, 2018 06:55am
Both Palestinians and Kashmiris should accept status quo and let the world move ahead! It is good for the mankind and certainly better for their own upliftment!
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Oct 30, 2018 07:53am
No wonder Oman is the most peaceful country in the Arab World.
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Oct 30, 2018 08:09am
Whats happening to faith ?
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Oct 30, 2018 08:12am
For all the negatives.. Trump’s presidency has changed the dynamics in all the regions that matter . Even the Saudis can feel the ground shaking .
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Oct 30, 2018 08:20am
It is about time. Good work Oman, you are a leader.
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Oct 30, 2018 08:50am
stupid move by oman. Accepting Israel means that one accepts that Palestinian land is not "Occupied". that Israel is right to those lands.
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Oct 30, 2018 09:22am
@Dr.M.S.Awan Sorry to break it to you...quite a few Muslim countries have already recognized Israel. Try again.
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Oct 30, 2018 09:25am
@ Raja Farhat Abbas Why don’t you keep your opinion to yourself.
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Oct 30, 2018 09:29am
Pakistan should also consider now
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Oct 30, 2018 09:34am
@Kamran While tears are being shed now for the suffering of common Palestinians, they had a choice to accept a much larger country in 1948 but chose to fight. Now they are left without anything but empty threats and sulking. Israel is too powerful to be intimidated, and holds all the cards which all the countries in the region have realized.
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Oct 30, 2018 09:35am
@A Friend Why?
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Oct 30, 2018 09:35am
@Najum Why?
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Oct 30, 2018 09:36am
@Justice 2 Why don’t you apply the same rules against China and KSA? Not convenient?
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Oct 30, 2018 09:36am
@Nusrat Khan Why?
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Oct 30, 2018 09:38am
@ga Hold on to your pontification while everyone else moves on.
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Oct 30, 2018 10:19am
Another traitor in the Muslim world. These traitors have no shame in shaking hands with man, who is responsible for the genocide against the people of Palestine.
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Oct 30, 2018 10:20am
@Anonymouseeeee I concur.
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Oct 30, 2018 10:33am
Hello Dawn
Just wanted Thank You for updating DAWN APP for ios finally.
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Oct 30, 2018 10:39am
@Ahmed Khalid Shame on You
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Oct 30, 2018 10:40am
@Haque your eyes have been closed , you dint see what they did to Palestine people .
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Oct 30, 2018 10:41am
@Akram it will be never ever national interest .
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Oct 30, 2018 10:43am
I think lot of Indian here name as Muslim pretending Pro Israel here , let me make it Clear , We True Pakistani will never ever accept Israel . keep this in your mind and stop playing dirty games (specially Indians here )
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Oct 30, 2018 10:55am
Ya now we need to rethink about the situation & accept this fact ....
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Oct 30, 2018 11:55am
@zunny Free Kashmir and we have peace between India/ Pakistan!
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Oct 30, 2018 12:28pm
We Muslim countries have to stick on our decisions to not accept Israel. At least we can do this for our plastenian brothers.
Please think about plastenians point view they need our help in difficult time
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Oct 30, 2018 12:37pm
@Shahryar Shirazi as a mature nation you need to ask for the relief of Palestinian pain before shaking hand
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Oct 30, 2018 01:12pm
@Ahmed Khalid , You look like an Indian agent promoting Israel's interest. Don't worry Israelis will milk you one day .
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Oct 30, 2018 01:20pm
Good going Oman... well done
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Oct 30, 2018 03:19pm
@Akil Akhtar
of course, they will wait for your permission....
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