A recent public statement by Israeli historian Dr. Haim Bresheeth-Zabner has pushed the long-debated issue of foreign involvement in terrorism in Balochistan back into focus.
In a widely circulated video clip, Bresheeth-Zabner claimed that Israel is supporting Baloch militant groups as part of a broader regional strategy aimed at weakening states seen as unfriendly to Western and Israeli interests including Pakistan.
The claim has drawn attention not only because of its direct reference to Pakistan, but also due to its timing.
It comes amid a surge in terrorist violence in Balochistan and alongside recent institutional developments linked to Israeli and Western policy circles. Together, these factors have revived questions about an emerging Israel-India-Baloch militant nexus and its implications for Pakistan’s internal security.
An insider’s claim and its significance
Dr. Bresheeth-Zabner is known internationally as a sharp critic of Israeli military doctrine and foreign policy. A former Israeli soldier turned academic, his work has largely focused on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the political role of the Israeli military.
In his recent remarks, however, he extended his critique beyond the Middle East.
In the video, he described Israel as a “chaos engine” serving wider Western strategic goals. While listing countries he believes have been destabilized through foreign intervention, he explicitly included Pakistan alleging Israeli support for Baloch militias.
Analysts note that such claims gain relevance when viewed alongside parallel institutional activity that targets Balochistan as a geopolitical pressure point.
MEMRI and the institutional narrative on Balochistan
One of the most cited developments is the launch of the Balochistan Studies Project by the Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) in mid-2025.
MEMRI is a Washington-based think tank co-founded by Yigal Carmon, a former Israeli intelligence officer and has long been criticized for advancing narratives aligned with Israeli strategic interests.
The Balochistan project focuses on monitoring and promoting discourse around the falsely portrayed Baloch struggle against Pakistan and Iran.
It appointed Mir Yar Baloch, a vocal separatist who has openly called for Indian and Western backing as a special adviser.
MEMRI’s framing of Balochistan as a “natural ally of the West” has raised concerns in Pakistan about the normalization of separatist narratives in Western policy circles.
Security analysts describe this as a form of narrative or fifth-generation warfare where academic platforms and policy forums are used to legitimize causes that eventually benefit militant groups such as the Balochistan Liberation Army.
Violence on the ground and Pakistan’s security concerns
These developments come at a time when Balochistan has witnessed a sharp rise in terrorist attacks. In late January 2026, coordinated assaults by the BLA targeted security forces and public infrastructure, resulting in heavy casualties.
Pakistani security officials described the attacks as unusually sophisticated and pointed to external facilitation.
Furthermore, the strategic importance of Balochistan, particularly due to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and the growing India-Israel strategic partnership are frequently cited as motivating factors behind attempts to destabilize the province.
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