Pakistan’s Foreign Office strongly condemned statements by Israeli officials referencing the creation of a so-called Greater Israel as provocative, unlawful and potentially destabilizing to regional peace.
An Unrepentant Repudiation of Expansionist Rhetoric
Pakistan issued a statement Friday strongly denouncing and rejecting statements which allude to expanding Israel’s territory through forceful displacement, particularly in Gaza. Pakistani Foreign Office expressed that these stances clearly breach international law, UN Charter resolutions, and resolutions related to UN peace efforts. Islamabad strongly encouraged global community members to repudiate such unconstitutional ambitions that seek further entrench occupation while undermining peace efforts – Arab News/ Dawn + Radio Pakistan +6 for updates
Call for International action.
Pakistan issued an appeal to the international community calling for immediate and tangible responses that will halt Israel from further destabilizing the region or increasing offensive attacks against Palestinians. Their statement stressed the need to end ongoing atrocities targeting civilians as well as renew commitment to diplomatic solutions. Radio Pakistan reported the statement.
Maintain a Firm Stand in Support of Palestinian Rights
The Foreign Office reiterated its firm support for Palestinian self-determination, as well as unwaveringly supporting an independent, contiguous State of Palestine based on 1967 borders with East Jerusalem (Al-Quds Al-Sharif) as its capital city – this remains central to Islamabad’s foreign policy regarding this conflict.
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Escalating Global Concern
Israel’s statements have drawn widespread condemnation across the Muslim and Arab world, not just Pakistan. Arab News reports that senior Israeli figures, such as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made statements suggesting expansionist visions and increased settlement activity, which caused outrage throughout these regions.
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Such comments have alarmed regional stakeholders, such as the UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Authority. Their reactions echo Pakistan’s position: seeing such rhetoric as an impediment to peace efforts and an insult to international norms.
Geopolitical Context and Historical Significance
Pakistan’s opposition to “Greater Israel” can be traced to its longstanding support of Palestinian rights and refusal to recognize Israel. Pakistan only plans on formalizing diplomatic ties once an independent Palestinian state exists on pre-1967 borders – according to Arab News, Anadolu Ajansi, Wikipedia, SAMAA TV etc.
+6 This recent controversy surrounding Israeli statements illustrates how territorial rhetoric can subvert diplomatic channels and fuel instability throughout a region.
What It Means
Pakistan’s forceful denunciation demonstrates both principled solidarity and wider geopolitical concerns. Islamabad’s statement serves as an inspiration to other like-minded countries to stand firm behind principles such as sovereignty, human rights and peace; otherwise the normalization of expansive rhetoric could erode trust in international law and lead to further conflict.
Outlook
With tensions rising across the Middle East–and Israel facing increasing international scrutiny for its policies–Pakistan’s statement helps frame a narrative of solidarity with Palestine while reinforcing the urgency for immediate, coordinated action to uphold international law and defuse an increasingly dangerous situation marked by increasing territorial nationalism rhetoric.