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Pakistan's Defense Minister Calls Israel 'Evil' Amid Ceasefire Talks

4/10/2026

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Khawaja Asif, the Pakistani Defense Minister, labeled Israel 'evil and a curse for humanity' in a post criticizing its actions in Lebanon during ceasefire talks.
He said peace talks proceed while 'genocide' occurs in Lebanon and urged Israel's creators to 'burn in hell'.
Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned Asif's remarks as antisemitic, saying they undermine Pakistan's mediation.
Netanyahu also emphasized Israel's commitment to defend itself against threats.

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Khawaja Asif, the Pakistani Defense Minister, labeled Israel 'evil and a curse for humanity' in a post criticizing its actions in Lebanon during ceasefire talks.
He said peace talks proceed while 'genocide' occurs in Lebanon and urged Israel's creators to 'burn in hell'.
Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned Asif's remarks as antisemitic, saying they undermine Pakistan's mediation.
Netanyahu also emphasized Israel's commitment to defend itself against threats.