Strategic triad of Turkey, Qatar and Pakistan reshapes Middle East policy, unsettling Israel

A Jerusalem Post analysis argues that Turkey, Qatar, and Pakistan are forming a Sunni-majority strategic bloc that is increasingly shaping U.S. policy in the Middle East, potentially at odds with Israel. Turkey backs a new Syrian army trained since 2025 to about 200,000 troops, maintains Hamas operations in Istanbul, and leverages close ties with Qatar; Pakistan provides arms and aligns on regional issues, while seeking to pivot Western partnerships toward this axis. The triad is portrayed as a potential mediator in regional conflicts and a multiplier of influence over U.S. policymakers, signaling a broader shift in the balance of power that could complicate Western strategy and Israel’s security calculations.