Pakistan Defence Minister Calls for Netanyahu's 'Kidnapping' by US, Sparks Outrage

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Moneycontrol•09-01-2026, 20:47
Pakistan Defence Minister Calls for Netanyahu's 'Kidnapping' by US, Sparks Outrage
- •Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggested the US should 'kidnap' Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during a televised interview.
- •Asif labeled Netanyahu the 'worst criminal of humanity' for actions against Palestinians in Gaza, claiming unprecedented suffering.
- •He compared potential action against Netanyahu to the removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, suggesting Turkey could also act.
- •Asif's criticism extended to those supporting Israel, but he was interrupted by the anchor, Hamid Mir, who feared an indirect reference to Donald Trump.
- •Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, expressed discomfort with Pakistan Army's involvement in any Gaza force, citing alleged links between Hamas and Lashkar-e-Taiba.
Why It Matters: Pakistan's Defence Minister sparked controversy by calling for Netanyahu's 'kidnapping' and criticizing Israel's allies.
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