Tag: Israel
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UK, France, Canada Target Israeli Settlement Goods
Key Developments: Britain, France and Canada announced measures to ban imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Israel announced plans to close its British consulate in East Jerusalem and impose additional measures on British officials. Twelve countries backed or said they were considering trade restrictions linked to Israeli settlements, while the…
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Dar Reaffirms Pakistan’s Position on East Jerusalem
Key Developments: Ishaq Dar said Israel has no sovereignty over occupied East Jerusalem and its holy sites. Pakistan condemned reported incursions at Al-Aqsa Mosque and backed Jordan’s custodial role. R-4 foreign ministers reaffirmed support for Palestinian self-determination and a state based on the 1967 borders. ISLAMABAD (Dawn News) — August 07, 2026: Deputy Prime Minister…
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Pakistan is the Next Target of the Zionist
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed, a Defense and Strategic Analyst specializing in South Asian military dynamics, deterrence strategy, and defense modernization, and a member of the Research and Evaluation Cell for Advancing Basic Amenities and Development. Pakistan may be entering one of the most critical phases in its history. In the coming days, severe financial,…
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Epstein files shaping the new World Order
By Imran Aslam Khan Jeffrey Epstein is dead but, his “Dirty Art Work” will continue to shape not only the geopolitics but the wars of the world for the times to come or for the times till we see the present ageing leadership of the world in power. It was a heavily invested project of…
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UNSC Condemns Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
Key Highlights 14 out of 15 UNSC members oppose Israel’s move; US stops short of condemnation Somalia warns recognition could destabilise the Horn of Africa Concerns raised over potential implications for Palestinians in Gaza (Al Jazeera) — December 30, 2025: Most members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) have strongly condemned Israel’s decision to…
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Iran Declines to Attend Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh
TEHRAN — October 13, 2025: Iran has officially announced that it will not participate in the Gaza peace summit being held in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, citing deep reservations over sharing the table with nations it accuses of threatening and sanctioning its people. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that while Tehran had received an invitation to…
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Pakistan’s Rising Geostrategic Role in the Middle East After the Israel–Qatar Conflict
Written by Major (r) Haroon Rasheed. Defense and strategic analyst specializing in South Asian military dynamics and technology The recent Israeli strike on Qatar has shaken the foundations of security perceptions in the Gulf. For decades, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Oman relied heavily on Washington’s umbrella of protection, believing their close alignment with…
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Strongly Condemns Israel’s Plan to Unlawfully Control Gaza
ISLAMABAD – August 9, 2025: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemned Israel’s latest move to assert illegal control over Gaza, calling it a grave escalation in the ongoing aggression against the Palestinian people. In an official statement, the Prime Minister said that the Israeli cabinet’s decision to expand military operations in Gaza represents…
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Saif-ul-Azam: The Ace Who Shot Down Jets Across Three Air Forces
By Major (R) Haroon Rasheed – Defence & Strategic Analyst Group Captain (Retd.) Saif-ul-Azam is not just a name in Pakistan’s aviation history — he is a legend whose courage, skill, and unmatched combat record have earned him international recognition. A decorated war hero, Saif-ul-Azam remains the only fighter pilot in history credited with shooting…
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Is Pakistan Under Pressure to Join the Abraham Accords? A Deep Dive into the Debate
This article is written by Major (r) Haroon Rasheed. The writer is a Defense & Strategic Affairs Analyst. Introduction: A Controversial Crossroads Recently, unconfirmed reports have emerged suggesting that the United States is quietly pressuring Pakistan to consider signing the Abraham Accords—a historic normalization agreement between several Muslim countries and Israel. Renowned Pakistani journalist Hamid…