Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Pakistan Army Chief Denies Demands for Gaza Deployment Payment
Imagine your country's army might be sent to help keep peace in a faraway place called Gaza.
Someone reported that the leader of Pakistan's army asked for a lot of money – $10,000 – for each soldier sent.
But, it's also said that the country wanting the soldiers, Israel, only offered a very small amount of money, like $100 per soldier.
This makes people wonder if Pakistan's army is doing this to help people, or just to make money.
Pakistan's defense minister said it would be an honor to help.
The plan was for Pakistan to send 20,000 soldiers to help train local police and keep things safe.
It's also said that the army chief talked with leaders from other countries about what the soldiers would do there, like making sure bad guys were stopped and keeping an area safe.
However, the claim about the money has caused a lot of discussion.
A Pakistani journalist has claimed Army Chief Asim Munir demanded $10,000 per soldier from Israel for deploying troops to Gaza.
Israel reportedly offered only $100 per soldier, indicating a significant financial disagreement.
Pakistan had previously agreed to send 20,000 soldiers to Gaza as part of a US-backed International Stabilisation Force.
The proposed mandate for Pakistani troops includes neutralizing Hamas, training Palestinian police, and securing borders.
The allegations have sparked debate about Pakistan's motivations for military deployment, questioning if they are driven by profit or humanitarian concerns.
- Who
- Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, Israeli officials, CIA officials, Pakistani journalist Asma Shirazi, Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, US President Donald Trump.
- What
- Allegations that Pakistan's army chief demanded $10,000 per soldier for deploying troops to Gaza as part of a peacekeeping force, with Israel reportedly offering $100 per soldier. Pakistan had previously agreed to send 20,000 troops to Gaza.
- When
- Late October (Pakistan's agreement to send troops); Claims of demand surfaced recently.
- Where
- Gaza, Pakistan, Israel.
- Why
- The allegations raise questions about Pakistan's motivations for deploying troops to Gaza – whether for financial gain or humanitarian reasons, as part of a US-backed peacekeeping initiative.
Journalist's Claim
Official Stance/Denial
Financial Demand for Deployment
Journalist's Claim
Journalist Asma Shirazi claims Army Chief Asim Munir demanded $10,000 per soldier from Israel for deploying Pakistani troops to Gaza.
Official Stance/Denial
There is no official confirmation or denial from Pakistan's army chief or government specifically addressing the $10,000 per soldier demand; however, reports suggest a significant discrepancy in offered versus demanded payment, and the narrative implies the demand was not met.
Motivation for Deployment
Journalist's Claim
The alleged demand suggests Pakistan's military deployment is motivated by financial gain rather than humanitarian concerns or solidarity with Muslim causes.
Official Stance/Denial
Pakistan's Defence Minister stated participation in the peacekeeping force would be a 'matter of pride,' implying a non-monetary motivation, although the report also details the mandate involving neutralising Hamas and maintaining a buffer zone.
Pakistan's Role in Gaza
Journalist's Claim
The claims portray Pakistan as a 'rented army' available to the highest bidder, transactional in its international crisis response.
Official Stance/Denial
Pakistan agreed to send troops as part of a US-backed International Stabilisation Force (ISF) to train Palestinian police, secure borders, and prevent munitions, as stated by the Defence Minister. The army chief reportedly held meetings with Mossad and CIA officials regarding the mandate.
- Alleged Demand per Soldier
- $10,000
- Reported Offer per Soldier
- $100
- Number of Soldiers for Gaza Deployment
- 20,000
- Source of Claims about Demand
- Pakistani journalist Asma Shirazi
- Proposed Peacekeeping Force
- International Stabilisation Force (ISF) under Donald Trump's peace proposal
- Pakistan's Stated Support for ISF
- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated it would be a 'matter of pride'
- Mandate for Pakistani Troops
- Neutralise remaining Hamas elements, stabilise territory, train Palestinian police, secure borders, prevent munitions, maintain buffer zone
