Israel Denounces Pakistan Over Defense Minister's Call for Annihilation
The Israeli government issued a formal condemnation of Pakistan on April 10, 2026, after Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif described Israel as a 'curse for humanity' and called for its destruction in social media posts. The diplomatic rift comes while Pakistan is serving as a primary mediator for U.S.-Iran ceasefire negotiations in Islamabad. Prime Minister Netanyahu's office stated that such rhetoric is unacceptable from a neutral arbiter and threatens the stability of the ongoing regional peace talks.
Date: April 10, 2026
Location: Israel
Conflict: US-Iran Conflict
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Times of Israel