Pakistan's Risky Gaza Peacekeeper Pitch: Munir Seeks Role Amid Domestic Fallout Fears

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Moneycontrol•23-01-2026, 12:55
Pakistan's Risky Gaza Peacekeeper Pitch: Munir Seeks Role Amid Domestic Fallout Fears
- •Pakistan has conditionally offered to send troops to Gaza for an International Stabilization Force, despite internal economic and political challenges.
- •The proposal was discussed at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where Pakistani officials met with US leaders including Donald Trump and Marco Rubio.
- •Pakistan seeks clarity on the force's mandate and command structure, along with time to manage potential domestic backlash over the sensitive issue.
- •Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir assured US officials of cooperation, seeking deeper strategic engagement and counter-terrorism support from Washington.
- •Israel has expressed discomfort with Pakistan's and Türkiye's participation in any Gaza stabilization force, complicating Islamabad's ambitions.
Why It Matters: Pakistan offers Gaza peacekeepers to improve US ties, but faces domestic backlash and Israeli resistance.
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