ISLAMABAD — Following recent international developments surrounding the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Pakistan’s defense minister on Thursday said the United States and Turkey should consider detaining Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, remarks that are likely to inflame already tense diplomatic relations.
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In a televised interview on Geo TV, Khawaja Muhammad Asif described Netanyahu as “the worst criminal of humanity” and said countries should act on arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court. He said Turkey could seize Netanyahu and bring him to court, adding that many in Pakistan would support such a move.
Asif cited the ICC warrants issued in 2024 against Netanyahu and former Israeli defense minister Yoav Gallant, arguing that the international community has a responsibility to enforce them. The warrants have remained a flashpoint in global diplomacy through 2025 and into this year.
His comments came amid strained relations between Israel and Turkey, which have included trade freezes and diplomatic tensions since 2024. Pakistan does not recognize Israel and has long taken a hard line against Israeli policies toward Palestinians.
The remarks drew immediate attention online and during the broadcast, which was cut short shortly after Asif’s comments.
There was no immediate response from Israeli, U.S. or Turkish officials.
RIGHT THIS IS THE SAME COUNTRY WHO PROTECTED AND HARBORED OSAMA BIN LADIN
Pakistan is one of the worst countries and cultures on Earth. No Western country should ever allow Pakistanis to enter. Thought should be given to deporting them all, the same way they deported Afghanis.
“the worst criminal of humanity” Besides , Putin …almost 5 yrs , not a sound !!!!
Hey you paki goat porking son of a camel, how about you try.
Hey bozo. Stick to making spam calls and answering Amazon customer service calls
HE DOES NOT HAVE THE INTESTINAL FORTITUDE TO EVEN TRY IT! As he well knows if he does they will die
somehow, this fool thinks that if pakistanis approve of something, that proves that it is right. i’m sure his neighbour’s goat would disagree.
a natural consequence of Trump’s actions…what’s good for the goose is good for the gander