Islamabad – Saba:
Pakistani Defense Minister Khawaja Asif urged Islamic countries on Saturday to unite and collectively confront "Israel", warning that failure to act now would lead to dire consequences for the entire Islamic world.
During a session of the Pakistani Parliament, Asif emphasized that "Iran is not alone in this aggression," noting that Israel has already targeted Yemen and Palestine as well.
Asif warned that everyone's turn will come "unless the Islamic world unites today," calling on the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to hold an emergency meeting immediately and formulate a unified position against the Israeli aggression, according to al-Mayadeen channel website.
He pointed out that the conflict between Iran and Israel has escalated dangerously after Israel launched strikes on Iranian military facilities, resulting in the martyrdom of senior Iranian commanders.
Asif pointed out that Pakistan has strong historical and cultural ties with Iran, saying, "We stand with Iran in every ordeal. Their pain is our pain, and their grief is our grief."
Asif emphasized Pakistan's long-standing policy of non-recognition of Israel, noting that his country has neither established diplomatic relations with Israel nor recognized Tel Aviv.
He expressed regret over the largely silent Muslim world, despite the ongoing massacre of children in Palestine.
Asif added, "In contrast, non-Muslims in the West are protesting Israel's actions. It is true that the conscience of the Western world is awakening, but the Muslim world remains steadfast."
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