Pakistan's defence minister calls Israel 'curse for humanity' in deleted post - Middle East Eye
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Pakistan's defence minister called Israel a 'curse for humanity' in a deleted social media post.
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Pakistan's defence minister publicly called Israel a "curse for humanity" in a post that was later deleted, as reported by Middle East Eye. This statement from a senior official represents a strong condemnation of Israel by a Pakistani government minister. The deletion of the post suggests an attempt to retract or moderate the official stance, yet the initial public declaration remains noteworthy. Such remarks can strain international relations and reflect deep-seated sentiments within Pakistan regarding the Israeli state.
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