title:Pakistan Rejects False Gaza Deployment Accord Claims with Israel
ISLAMABAD: A viral document purporting to show Pakistan signing an accordfor army deployment in Gaza alongside Israeli forces has been exposed asmisinformation, with authorities tracing its origin to an unrelated UNresolution rather than any bilateral agreement. The claim, spreadingrapidly on social media, alleges direct coordination between Pakistan Armyand Israeli Army, but official sources and fact-checks confirm no suchdocument or deal exists, highlighting persistent disinformation amidongoing Gaza peace efforts.
The document in question mirrors language from United Nations SecurityCouncil Resolution 2803, passed on November 17, 2025, which endorsed theUS-backed Comprehensive Plan to End the Gaza Conflict. This resolution,adopted by 13 votes in favor with two abstentions, authorized theestablishment of a Board of Peace for transitional governance and atemporary International Stabilization Force to support ceasefireconsolidation, humanitarian aid, and reconstruction in Gaza following theOctober 2025 ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Pakistan supported the resolution as part of a group of Muslim-majoritynations including Egypt, Jordan, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Türkiye, andQatar, emphasizing humanitarian relief and Palestinian self-determination.However, the resolution’s text on international stabilization mechanismshas been selectively quoted and misrepresented online to fabricate claimsof a Pakistan-specific accord involving Israeli coordination, despite nomention of Pakistan in any bilateral military context within the document.
Pakistan has earlier categorically denied any agreement for troopdeployment involving Israeli forces, reiterating that Islamabad maintainsno diplomatic or military ties with Israel. In recent briefings,spokespersons stressed that potential involvement in any stabilizationeffort would depend strictly on a UN mandate, national interests, andalignment with Palestinian wishes, explicitly ruling out roles in disarminggroups like Hamas or direct coordination with Israeli military.
The International Stabilization Force remains in planning stages, with nofirm commitments from Muslim countries for troop contributions as ofJanuary 2026. Discussions focus on mandate clarity, funding, andoperational balance, as Pakistan awaits detailed US responses before anydecision. Officials distinguish between diplomatic participation in theBoard of Peace—where Pakistan recently accepted an invitation—and anymilitary deployment under the ISF.
Disinformation campaigns have targeted Pakistan repeatedly in the Gazacontext, including earlier false reports of troop offers or financialdemands per soldier. Fact-checks from Pakistan’s Ministry of Informationand Broadcasting, alongside international outlets, have debunked claimslinking army chief meetings to secret deals, affirming principled supportfor Palestinians without compromising non-recognition of Israel.
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The broader Gaza peace framework, initiated under US auspices in September2025 and formalized in October, includes ceasefire phases, hostagereleases, prisoner exchanges, and reconstruction. Pakistan’s engagementstems from consistent advocacy for humanitarian access and a justresolution, as seen in joint statements with Arab-Islamic partners urgingfull implementation of UN-endorsed plans.
Domestic and regional sensitivities make any perceived alignment withIsraeli interests politically untenable in Pakistan, where public sentimentstrongly backs Palestinian rights. Analysts note that while economic anddiplomatic pressures exist for closer US ties, military involvement in Gazawould risk backlash unless framed purely as UN peacekeeping withoutcontroversial elements.
As the situation evolves, Pakistan’s position remains conditional onsafeguards ensuring no compromise on core principles. The viral documentserves as a reminder of how UN texts can be distorted to fuelmisinformation, underscoring the need for verified sources inconflict-related reporting.
Source:https://mofa.gov.pk/press-releases/transcript-of-the-press-briefing-by-the-spokesperson-on-thursday-15th-january-2026
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