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Pakistan's Defense Minister calls Israel a ‘curse for humanity’
Israel said the comments could undermine Pakistan’s role as a neutral mediator as it prepares to host United States-Iran talks, officials said.
- On Thursday, Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif wrote that "Israel is evil and a curse for humanity," accusing it of carrying out "genocide" in Lebanon while innocent civilians were killed "first in Gaza, then in Iran, and now in Lebanon."
- The remarks surfaced as Pakistan prepares to host U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad, where the country has positioned itself as a central mediator in efforts to end the regional war.
- Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar described the comments as "clear antisemitic blood libels," while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office called them "outrageous" and unacceptable from any government presenting itself as neutral.
- Despite the controversy, army chief Gen. Asim Munir leads Pakistan's mediation efforts, maintaining ties with Iranian officials and President Donald Trump as delegations arrive in Islamabad for talks.
- Asif has escalated his rhetoric over months, calling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "the biggest criminal of humanity" in January and claiming in March that "Zionism is a threat to humanity.
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Zionists pressure Pakistan MP to delete social media post criticising Israel
A social media post from Pakistan’s defence minister criticising Israel’s genocidal violence on Lebanon amid ceasefire negotiations has been removed following pressure from Zionists. Khawaja Asif called Israel a “curse for humanity” for killing innocent civilians in Gaza, Iran and Lebanon. He also implied Israel was sabotaging the “peace talks”. Pakistani Minister Quietly Scrubs Post Swiping At Israel DM Asif branded the country a “curse for hu…
Israel condemns the publication of Khawaja Asif in the evening of negotiations between Pakistan
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Republic WorldUS Congressman slams Pak Defence Minister's remarks on Israel, says hateful 'rhetoric unproductive at this fragile moment'
US Congressman Josh Gottheimer slammed Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif over his statement concerning Israel, calling the rhetoric "unacceptable" and counterproductive amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to find a complete end to the conflict in West Asia.
Pakistan Defense Minister Deletes Anti-Israel Post from X, Leaves on Facebook, After Diplomatic Backlash
Pakistan’s defense minister deleted a sharply worded social […] The post Pakistan Defense Minister Deletes Anti-Israel Post from X, Leaves on Facebook, After Diplomatic Backlash appeared first on The Media Line.
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