Israeli Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli has expressed concern over what he described as the emerging Türkiye-Qatar-Pakistan axis, claiming the three countries played an important diplomatic role in shaping the recently announced U.S.-Iran framework agreement. Speaking to Israeli media, Chikli said the growing cooperation between Ankara, Doha, and Islamabad represents a significant geopolitical development that could alter the balance of power in the Middle East, adding that the agreement itself is a source of concern for Israel.
His remarks come as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces increasing domestic criticism from opposition figures, who argue that U.S. President Donald Trump sidelined Israel during negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. The United States and Iran first reached a temporary truce on April 8 through Pakistani mediation before announcing a broader framework agreement earlier this week, with a formal signing expected in Switzerland.
Several Israeli government ministers have publicly opposed the U.S.-Iran agreement, reflecting growing divisions within Israel over the diplomatic process. Chikli suggested that the expanding partnership between Türkiye, Qatar, and Pakistan extends beyond bilateral relations and could increasingly influence regional diplomacy and security.
Although none of the three countries immediately responded to Chikli’s comments, Türkiye, Qatar, and Pakistan have consistently advocated diplomatic solutions to regional conflicts and have supported negotiations aimed at reducing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Their coordinated approach has strengthened their diplomatic influence as regional mediators.
Relations between Türkiye and Pakistan have continued to deepen under President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, while Qatar has remained a close strategic partner to both nations. Last month, Pakistan’s Defense Minister Khawaja Asif also indicated that Islamabad’s strategic defense cooperation with Saudi Arabia could eventually expand to include Türkiye and Qatar, signaling the possibility of broader regional security cooperation.
Türkiye has remained one of Israel’s strongest critics over its military campaign in Gaza and its operations in Lebanon, while also warning that Israel could attempt to undermine the emerging U.S.-Iran agreement. The evolving diplomatic alignment involving Türkiye, Qatar, and Pakistan is increasingly being viewed as a potential new regional bloc capable of influencing Middle Eastern security, diplomacy, and future peace initiatives.
