Pakistan Defense Minister Calls Israel A Curse, Provokes Diplomatic Fury

Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif described Israel as evil and a curse on humanity.

“Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif launched a scathing attack on Israel, describing it as 'evil and a curse on humanity,' while Israel responded amid ongoing Israeli raids on Lebanon despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran mediated by Islamabad, which is hosting talks between the sides on Saturday”

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He prayed that those who created this cancerous state on Palestinian lands burn in hell.

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Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu's office responded that Asif's call to destroy Israel is provocative and outrageous.

The Australian Jewish Association described the comments as Nazi-like hatred.

The controversy erupted just as Pakistan was trying to position itself as a diplomatic player.

Israel formally rebuked Pakistan's Defense Minister.

Netanyahu's office stated that Asif's call for Israel's annihilation is outrageous.

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Pakistan had claimed Lebanon was included in the peace deal, a claim dismissed by Trump and Netanyahu.

Netanyahu asserted there is no ceasefire in Lebanon.

The controversy added more embarrassment after Pakistan's fumble.

Pakistan's harsh rhetoric against Israel reflected a broader pro-Iran stance.

“Israel Denounces ‘Mediator’ Pakistan Over Khwaja Asif's Remarks On Lebanon Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office responded to Pakistani Minister's remarks and said that the latter's “call for Israel’s annihilation is outrageous”

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The Pakistani Foreign Ministry condemned Israel's actions in Lebanon as a blatant violation of international law.

Defense Minister Asif declared all-out readiness to defend Iran.

Pakistan has neither recognized Israel nor established relations with it.

The Prime Minister of Pakistan also condemned Israel's actions as a violation of all international law.