In reaction to a troubling statement by an Israeli minister hinting at thepossible use of nuclear force against Palestinians, the Ministry of ForeignAffairs (MoFA) has issued a strong condemnation.
This statement has garnered international criticism. In a strongly wordedannouncement released on Monday, the spokesperson for the foreign officeexpressed unequivocal disapproval of the Israeli minister’s remarks.
The ministry characterized these statements as deeply concerning,indicating a disturbing intention that raises concerns about ethniccleansing and genocide. Pakistan has urged the global community torecognize the broader implications of such rhetoric, as it has thepotential to disrupt regional peace, security, and stability.
The foreign office emphasizes that this incident should serve as a clearwarning to the world, highlighting the imminent threat posed by Israeliaggression in the region.
Israel’s Heritage Minister, Amihay Eliyahu, a member of a far-right partyin the coalition government, has been suspended from cabinet meetings”until further notice” after his comment regarding a potential Israelinuclear strike on Gaza. Eliyahu’s remark, made during a radio interview,was swiftly condemned by the Arab world and deemed objectionable by a USofficial.
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In response to the controversy, Netanyahu’s office stressed that Israel andthe IDF (military) are operating in accordance with international law toprevent harm to civilians. The prime minister also distanced the governmentfrom Eliyahu’s statement, clarifying that the minister’s comment did notrepresent the official stance.
The League of Arab States criticized Eliyahu’s remarks, expressing concernsabout Israel’s alleged nuclear capabilities and its view of the Palestinianpeople.