Two Flags, One Strategy: India and Israel’s War on Muslim Resistance

As India-Pakistan relations deteriorate, many wonder: is history repeating itself?

India-Pakistan relations have always been fraught, but recent developments appear unusually coordinated—raising serious questions across the globe. From water politics to abrupt accusations and regional isolation tactics, the unfolding scenario feels far from coincidental. The current Indo-Pak tensions mirror a strategic pattern reminiscent of the October 7th events in Israel—where propaganda and a pre-planned agenda were used to ignite a full-fledged genocidal war.

On October 7, 2023, Israel faced an unexpected attack that quickly escalated into a full-scale war. While the world saw it as an unprovoked act, many questioned how Israel’s powerful intelligence agency, Mossad, failed to detect such a large-scale threat. Subsequent investigations sparked a debate about Israel’s strategic negligence—possibly intentional—to justify future war crimes in Palestine, a move critics describe as part of a long-premeditated Zionist agenda.

Now, we are witnessing similar patterns in South Asia. India is accusing Pakistan of orchestrating a terror attack in Kashmir without providing solid evidence, while simultaneously suspending the Indus Waters Treaty—a long-standing water distribution agreement between the two countries. This move feels eerily similar to how Israel, as one of its first responses to the October 7 attack, prohibited the entry of food and water into Gaza.

Israel has never concealed its ambition to eliminate perceived threats to its regional dominance. Among Muslim-majority nations, Pakistan stands out for its consistent refusal to recognize Israel. Moreover, Pakistan is actively involved in the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, which has caused growing economic concern for Israel.

India and Israel’s relationship has flourished under mutual strategic interests, particularly against Muslim-majority nations. Over the years, the two have deepened ties through arms deals, intelligence sharing, and coordinated diplomatic efforts—often under the pretext of combating terrorism.

The once-hypothetical question—Is Israel backing India against Pakistan?—now demands serious attention. Their alliance increasingly appears to support broader geopolitical goals aimed at suppressing dissent and weakening key Muslim states. Both countries have been accused of using false flag operations—deliberately staged attacks blamed on others—to justify military aggression. The parallels between Israel’s treatment of Palestinian resistance and India’s approach to Kashmir and Pakistan are alarming: in both cases, innocent civilians are branded as threats, and military oppression is disguised as counter-terrorism.

This growing Indo-Israeli alignment seems part of a larger agenda—to destabilize nations that oppose normalization with Israel or challenge regional hegemonies. As this alliance strengthens, it raises troubling questions about the future of peace and security in both South Asia and the Middle East.

The silence of global powers—especially the United Nations Security Council—and peacekeeping institutions is deafening. The United States, Israel’s longtime ally, continues to back both Israel and India, even as they flout international laws—from the use of banned weapons in Gaza to India’s water aggression through the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty.

A disturbing possibility looms: the ongoing crisis might not be a spontaneous escalation but a calculated provocation. Just like the October 7 incident, which arguably served as a trigger for military escalation, the current Indo-Pak conflict might be manufactured for strategic gain. Why would India want war with Pakistan? It serves multiple purposes:

• Weakening Pakistan’s global reputation.
• Economically and politically isolating Pakistan.
• Pressuring Pakistan to normalize ties with Israel, which it firmly refuses to do.
• Undermining Pakistan’s support for the BDS movement.

India’s unilateral suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty is not only a violation of international law but also a dangerous provocation. Water is a basic human right—it should never be weaponized. Yet, the world remains silent, just as it did when Israel repeatedly violated international laws in Gaza.

This is not just about borders or military conflict. It reflects a larger pattern—one of using propaganda, political gaslighting, and global alliances to justify aggression against Muslim nations that refuse to conform.

As a Pakistani, I believe we must remain vigilant and united. Our rejection of Israel is based on principled resistance, not hatred. Our participation in peaceful global movements like BDS reflects our moral stance. Our unwavering support for Kashmir and Palestine is grounded in justice.

The world may choose to ignore these signs for now—but the truth will not remain hidden forever.