Pakistan's Gaza Deception: How Gen Munir Fooled Trump and US Policy

• Pakistan, under Gen Munir, used a diplomatic sleight of hand to avoid contributing troops to the Gaza International Stabilisation Force while maintaining US goodwill.
• Donald Trump, despite past criticism, rehabilitated Pakistan as an ally, influenced by business ties (Trump Jr.'s crypto firm deal with Pakistan Crypto Council) and a perceived shift in Bharat's regional assertiveness.
• Gen Munir orchestrated a public show of support for Hamas commander Naji Zaheer, inviting him to a Lashkar-e-Taiba event, which led to Israel rejecting Pakistan's participation in the Gaza force.
• This allowed Pakistan to appease domestic Islamist factions, avoid direct involvement in Gaza alongside Israel, and appear willing to the US, effectively outmaneuvering Washington.
• The article highlights a recurring pattern of Pakistani deception and American strategic amnesia, echoing past instances where Pakistan has exploited US policy for its own ends.

Why It Matters: Pakistan skillfully deceived the US on Gaza, leveraging business ties and strategic maneuvers to serve its interests.