Pakistan
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Pakistan, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Trump Threatens to Annex Strait of Hormuz as Iran Vows Sole Control Over It
US President Trump threatened to annex the Strait of Hormuz and intensify economic pressure on Iran, which rejected the threats and asserted sole control over the strategic waterw…
Israel Faces Regional Isolation Despite Security Ties Amid Middle East Turmoil
Following the October 2023 conflict, Israel’s regional integration prospects have dimmed despite ongoing covert security ties with Gulf states. While Bahrain and the UAE maintain…
Iran Insists Strait of Hormuz Control Remains With Tehran Amid US Threats
Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without its control amid US threats to declare the strait US territory. Iran maintains its maritime blockade while US officials warn of…
US Tightens Naval Blockade on Iran as 62 Commercial Ships Reroute
The US Central Command reported that 62 commercial ships rerouted due to the US naval blockade on Iran, with some vessels detained or inspected. The US plans to rotate aircraft ca…
Israel Seeks US Strikes in Syria Amid Erdogan's Regional Moves and New Saudi-Turk-Pakistan Defense Pact
Israel sought US approval for a strike in Syria, but President Trump blocked it amid Erdogan's expanding influence there. Concurrently, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan formed a…
Israel Faces Growing Threats to Undersea Fiber Optic Cables Amid Regional Tensions
Amid escalating regional tensions, Israel faces increasing threats to its vital undersea fiber optic cables, crucial for its high-tech economy. Recent cable damages, suspected to…
Saudi Arabia Blocks Egypt's Entry Into Mecca Defense Pact Amid Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia blocked Egypt from joining the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement with Turkey and Pakistan, citing Egypt's limited support in regional conflicts and doubts about its milit…
US CENTCOM Commander Urges Renewed Strikes on Iran During Israel Visit
US CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper visited Israel and urged resuming strikes on Iran's infrastructure to pressure Tehran. He warned joint operations may be necessary amid st…
Israeli MK Amit Halevi Warns of Growing Security Threats from Turkey and Egypt
Israeli MK Amit Halevi warns that Turkey and Egypt pose new, more severe security threats to Israel than Hamas or Hezbollah, based on intelligence reports. He criticizes Israeli m…
Colorado Rapids Save Millions Signing Israeli Forward Saeed Abu Farhi Using MLS Age Rule
Colorado Rapids signed 20-year-old Israeli forward Saeed Abu Farhi using an MLS rule that counts players under 22 at a reduced salary cap value, saving the club about $2.1 million…
Israel Faces New Security Challenges as Syria Joins Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani Alliance
Syria's entry into a new military alliance with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan reshapes Middle East geopolitics, challenging Israel's security and diplomatic strategies along…
Senior IRGC Aerospace Commander Seriously Wounded in Assassination Attempt in Southeastern Iran
Abolfazl Heydari, deputy commander of Iran's IRGC Aerospace Force, was seriously wounded in an assassination attempt in Zahedan, southeastern Iran. Unknown assailants on motorcycl…
Former IDF General Warns Successive Chiefs Weakened Army, Undermining Israel's Strategic Strength
Retired IDF Major General Yitzhak Brick criticizes past chiefs for cutting army forces, weakening Israel’s strategic position across Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, and its eastern border…
British Opposition to Immigration from Israel Rises Sharply, Matching Views on Pakistan and Russia
A YouGov survey shows 47% of Britons oppose immigration from Israel, a rise linked to the Gaza conflict and worsening global views of Israel. Israel ranks among the least favored…
Houthi Rebels Kill Six in Dual Attacks on Ship in Bab al-Mandab Strait
Houthi rebels attacked the cargo ship Tihamah in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, killing six including crew and rescuers. The U.S. also struck a container ship violating an Iranian bloc…
US Proposes Free Passage Through Strait of Hormuz to Iran for Frozen Funds Release
The US has offered Iran free shipping through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for monthly releases of frozen Iranian funds and sanctions relief, aiming to resolve key disputes ov…
Egypt Stays Out of Saudi-Led Defense Pact Amid Strategic and Military Concerns
Egypt declined to join a new mutual defense pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, citing concerns over strategic independence and military obligations. Despite Saudi…
Netanyahu's Advisor Denies Leak of Middle East State in Alleged Israeli Deception Plot
Jonathan Urich, advisor to Israeli PM Netanyahu, denied claims Netanyahu leaked information about a Middle Eastern country involved in a deceptive plot against Israel. The report…
Turkey-Pakistan-Saudi Alliance Challenges Israel’s Regional Strategy Amid Economic Shifts
A new alliance between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan poses a strategic challenge to Israel by combining military and economic influence, highlighting Israel’s missed opportun…
Israeli PM Advisor Warns of Strategic Deception Against Israel Involving Arab States
Jonathan Orich, advisor to Israeli PM Netanyahu, warned that a reported peace agreement tactic against Israel involves a well-armed Arab state, not Egypt, raising fears of a strat…
Iran Warns of Unconditional Retaliation Against Triple Alliance Attacks
Iran warns it will retaliate unconditionally if attacked by the Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani alliance, while Qatar declines to join the coalition.
US Attacks Ship Near Hormuz Amid Signs of Possible US-Iran Deal, Pakistan Says
Pakistan's defense minister says the US and Iran are close to a deal amid ongoing tensions. Meanwhile, US forces attacked a Panama-flagged ship near the Gulf of Oman for attemptin…
US Military Fires on Ship Attempting to Break Iran Naval Blockade in Gulf of Oman
The US military fired a missile at the Panama-flagged ship Vela Nova in the Gulf of Oman after it tried to break the US naval blockade on Iran. The missile hit the ship's rudder…
Israel Strengthens Independent Defense Amid Shifting US-Iran Dynamics in Middle East
Amid shifting US-Iran relations and regional realignments, Israel is bolstering its technological and intelligence capabilities to ensure independent defense and strategic stabili…
Trump Outlines Three Strategies to Pressure Iran Amid Rising Tensions
President Trump outlined three strategies against Iran: continuing economic pressure, potential military strikes, and further economic defeat, amid rising regional tensions and se…
Avigdor Lieberman Criticizes Defense Minister Katz Over Political Conduct and Calls for His Dismissal
Avigdor Lieberman criticized Defense Minister Israel Katz for harming Israel's security and diplomatic efforts, calling for his dismissal. He also condemned attacks on the IDF Chi…
New Sunni Alliance Between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey Challenges Israel’s Regional Position
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey have formed a new defense alliance that challenges Israel’s role in the Middle East and signals shifting regional dynamics. The pact, signed in…
Tel Aviv Middle East Expert Downplays Report of Regional Peace Talks as Overhyped
Professor Eyal Zisser of Tel Aviv University dismissed recent reports of regional peace talks with Israel as exaggerated, viewing them as strategic ploys rather than genuine peace…
Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Security Pact Advances as Egypt Declines Amid Regional Tensions
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact in Jeddah on August 7, 2026, while Egypt declined to join due to regional tensions and its sensitive relations with…
Intelligence Reveals Arab State's Deceptive Peace Offer to Israel Amid Regional Military Preparations
Israeli intelligence revealed that an Arab state proposed a deceptive peace deal with Israel to lull it while preparing for war, echoing a 2018 Hamas tactic. This intelligence, kn…
US Pushes Diplomatic Pressure on Israel Amid Regional Security Challenges
The US is pushing a broad diplomatic effort in the Middle East that limits Israel's military options, promoting reconstruction in Gaza without disarming Hamas and linking Iran agr…
National Security Minister Ben Gvir Denounces Regional Agreements as Deceptive Pretexts to Weaken Israel
Israel's National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir condemned regional security agreements as deceptive tactics to weaken Israel, citing a Kan News report that revealed some count…
Iran Condemns US Role in New Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani Defense Pact, Warns Against Regional Aggression
Iran condemned the new defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, accusing the US of destabilizing the region and warning against using neighboring countries to atta…
Arab States Discuss Signing Then Violating Israel Agreement Amid Regional Tensions
Officials from Arab countries discussed signing a peace deal with Israel only to break it later, amid regional tensions and new alliances like the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan defense pa…
Avigdor Lieberman Urges Opposition Unity Ahead of Israeli Elections
Avigdor Lieberman urged Israeli opposition leaders to unite and focus on defeating Netanyahu's coalition ahead of elections in two and a half months, warning against internal conf…
Avigdor Lieberman Urges Opposition Leaders to Unite and Focus on Replacing Government
Yisrael Beiteinu leader Avigdor Lieberman urged opposition parties to end internal disputes and unite to replace the current Israeli government after elections, criticizing Netany…
Regional State Advises Another to Sign Deal with Israel as Cover for War Preparations
A Middle Eastern country advised another to sign a deal with Israel to lull it while preparing for war, echoing tactics used by Hamas before the October 7 attacks. This raises dou…
Saudi Arabia Faces Houthi Attack Days After Defense Pact with Pakistan and Turkey
Two days after Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey formed a defense pact, Saudi Arabia's Aramco facility in Jizan was attacked by Houthi rebels from Yemen, testing the new alliance…
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan Forge New Security Alliance Amid Regional Tensions
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have formed a new security alliance combining economic, nuclear, and technological strengths amid rising tensions with Iran. The pact emphasizes…
Iran Demands Extensive Concessions from US to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Tensions
Iran demands extensive US concessions to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining its blockade amid escalating tensions. Despite ongoing talks and a temporary ceasefire, attacks o…
Israeli Politics Heat Up Amid Security Scandal and Election Preparations
Israel’s 2026 election campaign gains pace amid a security leak scandal implicating Netanyahu’s advisers. New political parties emerge, settler representation in Likud is conteste…
Saudi Arabia Hosts Nuclear Science Olympiad with Majority Muslim Participants
Saudi Arabia hosted the third International Nuclear Science Olympiad in Jeddah with 120 participants from 19 countries, mostly Muslim-majority, including neighbors Jordan and Syri…
White House Internal Conflict Intensifies Amid Prolonged Iran Struggle and Middle East Shifts
Internal conflicts within the White House are intensifying amid the prolonged U.S. struggle against Iran, with China and Russia exploiting the situation. A new defense pact betwee…
Saudi Arabia Shifts Strategy with New Alliances in Middle East Security Landscape
Saudi Arabia is pursuing strategic independence through a new military alliance with Turkey and Pakistan, a civilian nuclear deal with the US, and open diplomacy with Iran and Chi…
Pentagon Urges Defense Industry to Rapidly Boost Weapons Production Amid Iran Conflict
The Pentagon is pressing defense industries to rapidly increase weapons production due to ammunition shortages from the Iran conflict, while a new Middle Eastern defense alliance…
Turkey Says Egypt May Join New Defense Alliance With Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced that Egypt may join the recently signed defense alliance with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan after technical issues are resolved. The pa…
Pakistan Calls for United Military Front Against Israel Amid New Saudi-Turkish Security Pact
Pakistan's Defense Minister calls for a unified Muslim military front against Israel, labeling it a threat to the Muslim world, amid Iran's dismissal of a new Saudi-Pakistan-Turke…
US Naval Blockade Halts Iranian Oil Exports at Key Kharg Island Terminal
A US naval blockade has stopped tanker loading at Iran's key Kharg Island oil terminal since July 31, halting crude exports. Satellite data shows empty berths and minimal tanker t…
