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Donald Trump asked Pakistan to join the Abraham Accords and recognise Israel, linking it to any formal peace deal with Iran. Pakistan signalled resistance, with Khawaja Asif saying its fundamental ideologies could not be compromised.
New Delhi,UPDATED: May 26, 2026 10:24 IST
On Monday, US President Donald Trump left Pakistan at a crossroads, demanding that it join the Abraham Accords and formally recognise Israel. Trump linked it to any formal peace deal with Iran. It left Pakistan in a Catch-22 situation - snub Trump at its own peril or recognise its rival Israel. It seems to have chosen the former, with Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif saying compromising on its "fundamental ideologies" was unacceptable.
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Published By:
Abhishek De
Published On:
May 26, 2026 10:24 IST
