Pakistan Calls Israel ‘Evil Cancerous State’ | Israel Furious Before US-Iran Talks in Islamabad

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif sparks major diplomatic row by calling Israel an ‘evil, cancerous state’ and ‘curse for humanity’ in a now-deleted post, accusing it of genocide in Lebanon. As US-Iran ceasefire talks are set to begin in Islamabad, Israel hits back strongly. Israeli FM Gideon Sa’ar condemns the remarks as ‘antisemitic blood libels,’ while the PMO calls it an ‘outrageous call for Israel’s annihilation.’