Israel Questions Pakistan Role In United States Iran Ceasefire Talks

[Adelola Malik]

Israel has raised concerns about Pakistan's role as a mediator in the ongoing ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran. Israel's ambassador to India said that his country does not see Pakistan as a credible partner in the diplomatic process and is cautious about its involvement in such sensitive negotiations.

The ambassador explained that although the United States may have its own reasons for working with Pakistan, Israel's main priority remains security in southern Lebanon. He stressed that Israel wants all terrorist infrastructure in the area to be completely removed to ensure long-term peace and safety for its citizens.

These comments come ahead of high-level direct talks scheduled for April 11 between U.S. and Iranian officials. Reports also suggest that the U.S. Vice President may travel to Islamabad as part of efforts to support the negotiations and strengthen diplomatic coordination in the region.

The Israeli ambassador compared the current situation with past mediation efforts where the United States worked with other countries to broker ceasefires in conflict zones. He said Israel will continue to stay closely aligned with the United States to ensure that any agreement reached protects its national and regional security interests.

Speaking about the conflict in Lebanon, the ambassador emphasized that Israel's goal is to remove Hezbollah's military presence from southern Lebanon. He said the Lebanese government should take responsibility for clearing Hezbollah forces, especially from areas south of the Litani River, to prevent further attacks on Israeli communities.

On the U.S.–Iran ceasefire, Israel expressed hope that the negotiations would reduce threats linked to Iran's nuclear and missile programs. However, tensions remain high as Iran has accused Israel of weakening the fragile ceasefire, warning that continued military actions in Lebanon could disrupt peace efforts and increase instability in the Middle East.


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