Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 10:18am on 10 Apr 2026,Friday International
Israel’s Ambassador to the US, Yechiel Leiter, sharply rebuked Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif for calling Israel “evil” and a “curse for humanity.” Leiter said such rhetoric mirrors hostile slogans against Israel and undermines Pakistan’s credibility as a neutral mediator in ongoing US-Iran peace talks. He stated, “You are not a mediator… you are the problem,” asserting Israel’s existence is “not for negotiation.” Israeli officials, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, termed Asif’s remarks “outrageous,” escalating diplomatic tensions ahead of talks hosted by Pakistan. (PC: X)
