DV RULES
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I once met an Israeli man (twice actually), me and him had a very interesting conversation. This was my first time sitting down and speaking with an Israeli eye to eye, and face to face (thunder sound in the background lol). I believe this was his first time meeting someone of Pakistani origin and Muslim face to face. When I asked him where are you from he said "Israel" I was excited and interested here is a man from "Israel", supposedly "the enemy of Islam". We both thought it was interesting that a Pakistani meets an Israeli face to face, considering what some may expect us to react (i.e hate each other). He was a gentleman and so was I. We discussed controversial historical and political events. British colonialism, occupation, Palestine, Israel, Kashmir, etc. In the end, I think and feel we both left a good impression of one another. This was important to me as this was my first time meeting an Israeli face to face and actually discussing with him difficult and sensitive issues.
Anyways, he did blame British imperialism involvement for certain problems. From what I remember he supported the two-state solution and so do I. As for Kashmir he felt politicians on both sides weren't doing enough, and politicians were the only ones benefitting from the Kashmir dispute.
Last but not least, I asked him the million dollar question perhaps every Pakistani wish he/she could ask an Israeli.
"What do Israelis think of Pakistan?"
His eyes got big and said "Most Israelis see Pakistan as a big Muslim nuclear power!"
I laughed, and assured him that was the wrong perception to have. He agreed with me on that point. In the end we both wanted to see peace.
Well it was your first experience but i am telling you that he told not reality at the end. I am telling you that their thinking about Pakistan not so good. They still believe that Pakistan is threat for Israel. Yes they are straight forward and can deal best so this is their general characters.
Deal with them as they deal with you. Then you get something useful.