Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:08pm on 10 Apr 2026,Friday International
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar sharply criticised Pakistan following remarks by Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, calling them “antisemitic blood libels” and warning against rhetoric implying Israel’s destruction. Israel emphasised it would defend itself, while Benjamin Netanyahu’s office termed the comments unacceptable. The rare public exchange highlights escalating diplomatic tensions between nations without formal ties. The development coincides with sensitive United States–Iran negotiations and ongoing conflict involving Lebanon. Analysts view Israel’s direct response as a policy shift, reinforcing its distrust of Islamabad as a mediator and potentially impacting broader regional diplomacy. (PC: NDTV)
