Pakistan is a Hub of Terror… Pak -Calls Israel a 'Cancer'; Uproar Ensues Just Before Iran-US Talks
Israel has expressed strong objection to the remarks made by Pakistan's Defense Minister, in which he labeled Israel a "cancer" and called for its eradication.
Pakistan, which claims to be brokering a ceasefire between Iran and the US, is now igniting yet another spark of discord. By referring to Israel as a "cancer," Pakistan has prompted Israel to question the credibility of its role as a mediator. The Pakistani Defense Minister not only spoke of wiping Israel off the map but also identified both India and Israel as adversaries during a session of the Pakistani Parliament.
This statement has cast doubt on Pakistan's role as a mediator between Iran and the United States, as Israel views the comments as antisemitic and an attack on its very existence.
Pakistan Defense Minister, labeled Israel a "cancer"
The statement made by Pakistan's Defense Minister, Khawaja Asif, has sparked an uproar within Israel. The Israeli Prime Minister has registered a strong protest against Pakistan's remarks. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu characterized the statement as a direct assault on Israel's right to exist. Israel has unequivocally stated that language advocating for its "eradication" is completely unacceptable; numerous leaders, including the Israeli Foreign Minister, have issued sharp condemnations in response.
Questions Raised Over the Credibility of the Mediator's Role
Coming just ahead of scheduled talks between Iran and the US, this statement by Pakistan has cast serious doubt on the legitimacy of its role as a mediator. Israel has declared that Pakistan's rhetoric regarding its "eradication" will not be tolerated; furthermore, Prime Minister Netanyahu has explicitly questioned Pakistan's suitability to serve as a mediator.
The Prime Minister's Office:
— Prime Minister of Israel (@IsraeliPM) April 9, 2026
Pakistan Defence Minister’s call for Israel’s annihilation is outrageous. This is not a statement that can be tolerated from any government, especially not from one that claims to be a neutral arbiter for peace.
Israel harbors suspicions that Pakistan is not maintaining complete neutrality in the matter. It views this statement as a provocative step designed to escalate regional tensions. Israel believes that the Pakistani Defense Minister issued these reprehensible remarks solely to appease Iran. The entire episode has further complicated the already volatile geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. Israel Takes Overt Antisemitism Very Seriously
Commenting on this statement, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar said, "Israel takes these overtly antisemitic blood libels very seriously—accusations coming from a government that claims to be a mediator for peace. Calling the Jewish state a 'cancer' is, in essence, a demand for its annihilation. Israel will defend itself against those terrorists who vow to destroy it."
Uproar Just Before Talks Begin
Talks regarding a ceasefire between Iran and the United States are scheduled to commence this Saturday in Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan. Citing security concerns, Pakistan has declared a two-day holiday in the capital, and stringent security measures have been implemented across the entirety of Islamabad.
Summary
All eyes will be fixed tomorrow on these negotiations, which aim to halt a conflict that appears to be edging closer to a Third World War. It now remains to be seen whether Pakistan will succeed in brokering peace between the two nations, or if these talks, too, will end in failure.
