10 Similarities between Pakistan and Israel


Pakistan & Israel have hardly ever been compared but there are so many similarities these two countries share:

1. Both countries emerged as a result of ideological movements.

2. Pakistan & Israel are the only states that were created in the name of religion.

3. Both Pakistan & Israel were created to serve as a homeland for all Jews & all Indian Muslims, both confront the fact that more Indian Muslims & Jews live outside these two countries.

4. Both countries were created in the aftermath of World War 2. (Pakistan: 1947, Israel: 1948)

5. Both countries’ independence was accompanied by migration of millions of people across the border. And massacre of a lot more.

6. Both countries face the challenges of religious extremism.

7. Both countries’ political leadership is dominated by religion & military. Pakistan has spent more than three decades under military rule. Just like Pakistan, Israel seems to be run by a league of generals.

8. Both countries have a history of troubled relations with their neighbors & have fought wars with them. (Pak-Ind wars 1947, 1965, 1971; Israel wars with Egypt (1956) & Lebanon (1982 & 2006). Israel attacked Palestinians on numerous occasions).

9. Both countries have arbitrary borders since their creation. Pakistan used to consist of east & west wings separated by a thousand miles Indian territory. Pakistan still holds a claim over Indian occupied Kashmir. Similarly, Israel doesn't have clearly defined borders.

10. Both countries have nuclear weapons.

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