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Why Pakistan's Role in Gaza Peace Plan is Seen as a Perilous Paradox

A report argues it is critical to exclude Pakistan from the US-initiated postwar Gaza International Stabilisation Force due to its unreliable track record. It details recent high-profile meetings in Pakistan between Hamas commanders and operatives from the Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba. Israel has firmly ruled out Pakistani involvement, with its ambassador to India stating peacekeeping requires trust which Pakistan lacks. The report concludes that Pakistan's persistent policy of state-sponsored terrorism makes it a perilous partner for lasting stability.

Key Points: Report: Excluding Pakistan from Gaza Peace Plan Called Critical

  • Pakistan approached for Gaza force
  • Hamas-LeT meetings revealed
  • Israel firmly opposes role
  • Report cites state-sponsored terror history
  • Diplomacy can't obscure track record
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Prudent to exclude unreliable actors like Pakistan from Gaza peace plan: Report

A report argues Pakistan's history with terror groups makes it an unreliable actor for the postwar Gaza stabilization force, citing Hamas-LeT links.

"peacekeeping demands 'trust and credible diplomatic relationships,' which Pakistan lacks - Reuven Azar"

Jerusalem, Jan 14

Pakistan's track record of orchestrating bloodshed over decades cannot be erased by mere diplomacy. With the Gaza peace plan hanging in the balance, excluding unreliable actors like Pakistan is not just prudent - it's critical for lasting stability, a report said on Wednesday.

It stressed that the world has endured enough darkness spread by Pakistan-sponsored terror; it's time to insist on clarity.

According to a report in 'One World Outlook' in the US-initiated postwar Gaza 'International Stabilisation Force' (ISF), Pakistan is among the nations the US approached for contributions, with Washington reportedly urging Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir to participate alongside a Muslim-majority contingent including Egypt, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Turkey, and Indonesia.

"Pakistan's willingness to participate - evidenced by public statements from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and diplomatic overtures to Trump - might seem like a step toward regional stability. However, this proposition is fraught with irony and peril. Just as discussions intensified, revelations emerged of public meetings between Hamas leaders and operatives from Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a notorious Pakistan-based terrorist group. These interactions not only expose deepening ties between the two outfits but also spotlight Pakistan's persistent policy of state-sponsored terrorism - a reality that no diplomatic manoeuvring or public relations campaign can obscure," it detailed.

The latest incident, the report said, took place in early January, when senior Hamas commander Naji Zaheer, serving as a special representative for Hamas leader Khaled Mashal, attended an event in Pakistan's Gujranwala. The gathering organised by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League, widely regarded as a political front for terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), featured Zaheer as the chief guest.

"Video footage captured him sharing the stage with LeT commander Rashid Ali Sandhu, exchanging pleasantries and addressing the crowd. Such a high-profile encounter could not have transpired without the knowledge, if not the approval, of Pakistani authorities. This was no anomaly; Zaheer had previously visited Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in February 2025, where he spoke at rallies alongside LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed figures, drawing parallels between the 'struggles' in Kashmir and Gaza," the report mentioned.

Israel has firmly ruled out Pakistani involvement in the Gaza peace plan, a position that stems directly from Pakistan's tainted legacy.

"In January 2026, Israel's Ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, articulated this position unequivocally: peacekeeping demands 'trust and credible diplomatic relationships,' which Pakistan lacks due to its affiliations with Hamas and groups like LeT. Azar emphasised that 'non-trusting partners cannot be part of the plan,' underscoring Israel's insistence on reliable allies for the ISF. This stance is echoed in Israeli diplomatic circles, where Pakistan's absence of formal ties with Israel - coupled with its vocal support for Palestinian militancy - fuels deep skepticism," the report noted.

- IANS

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Priya S
As an Indian, it's hard to read this without thinking of 26/11. The report is correct—their track record speaks for itself. Peace in Gaza needs actors committed to peace, not those who host and celebrate leaders of banned terror groups. The world must see through the diplomacy.
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Rohit P
The video evidence from Gujranwala is damning. Hamas and LeT sharing a stage? This is not about being anti-Pakistan, it's about basic logic. You cannot invite the arsonist to be part of the fire brigade. đź‘Ź
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Sarah B
While I understand the security concerns, completely excluding a major Muslim-majority nation from a regional peace plan could be counterproductive. Shouldn't the goal be to incentivize good behavior through engagement? A more nuanced approach might be better.
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Vikram M
The report nails it. Pakistan's army and ISI have never truly abandoned their policy of "strategic depth" using terrorists. Until there is a verifiable, permanent dismantling of groups like LeT and JeM, they have no moral standing to be in any peacekeeping force. Jai Hind.
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Kavya N
It's a complex issue. The suffering of civilians in Gaza is heartbreaking. But involving a state with proven links to the very groups causing violence? That's like adding fuel to the fire. The peace plan needs trustworthy partners from the Muslim world, and there are better options like UAE or Indonesia.

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