Israel Slams Pakistan as 'Terror Backer' After Sharif Joins Trump's Gaza Peace Board

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News18•23-01-2026, 22:52
Israel Slams Pakistan as 'Terror Backer' After Sharif Joins Trump's Gaza Peace Board
- •Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif joined 20 countries in signing Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace' charter for Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- •Israel's Economy Minister Nir Barkat stated Pakistan is not welcome in Gaza peacekeeping, labeling it a 'backer of terrorism' and supportive of 'jihadi organisation'.
- •Barkat praised Trump's peace framework over the UN's but explicitly rejected Qatar, Turkey, and Pakistan from having a role.
- •Sharif's decision sparked significant domestic backlash in Pakistan, with opposition parties and Islamist groups criticizing the move.
- •PTI, Majlis Wahdat-e-Musslimeen (MWM), and Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) leaders denounced the signing, citing public distrust and religious principles.
Why It Matters: Israel rejected Pakistan's role in Gaza peacekeeping after PM Sharif joined Trump's peace board, citing terror backing.
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