Archive · 24 Jan 2026
Israel Warns Iran of Severe Retaliation, Rejects Pakistan in Gaza
Israel's Economy Minister Nir Barkat warned Iran that if they attack again, Israel will hit them back seven times harder.
He also said that Pakistan is not welcome to help in Gaza because they support groups that cause trouble.
Barkat accused Iran of causing problems in the Middle East by supporting groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
He said Israel's goal is to protect itself, not to change Iran's government.
Barkat hopes that one day, Iran and other countries can become friends with Israel.
He also supports a peace plan from the Trump administration and thinks it's a good idea for local Arab leaders to help govern Gaza.
He doesn't think a separate Palestinian state is a good idea right now.
Israel's Economy Minister Nir Barkat warns Iran of 7x retaliation if provoked again.
Barkat rules out Pakistani participation in any Gaza transition force.
Iran accused of destabilizing the Middle East through support of armed proxies.
Israel's military response exposed Iranian vulnerability, says Barkat.
Barkat emphasizes Israel's focus is on defense, not regime change in Iran.
- Who
- Israel's Economy Minister Nir Barkat
- What
- Warning to Iran and rejection of Pakistan in Gaza
- When
- During an interview at Davos
- Where
- Davos, Switzerland
- Why
- To deter Iranian aggression and ensure security in Gaza
- Person
- Nir Barkat
- Role
- Israel's Economy Minister
- Threat
- 7x retaliation if Iran attacks again
- Country Rejected
- Pakistan
- Reason for Rejection
- Support for terrorism in Gaza
- Iran's Accusation
- Destabilizing Middle East through proxies
- Israel's Stance
- Defense, not regime change
- Peace Framework Support
- Trump administration's peace framework