Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Pakistan Minister Calls for Netanyahu's Kidnapping
Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, said in a TV interview that the US or Turkey should kidnap Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, because he thinks Netanyahu is doing very bad things to people in Gaza.
He called Netanyahu the 'worst criminal of humanity.'
The TV host stopped the interview because he thought the minister was saying something that could get him in trouble.
Israel's ambassador to India said Israel doesn't want Pakistan's army to be involved in helping with the situation in Gaza because they think Pakistan is friends with some bad groups.
Pakistan has never been friends with Israel.
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif suggested the US or Turkey should kidnap Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Asif called Netanyahu the 'worst criminal of humanity' for actions against Palestinians in Gaza.
The TV host interrupted the interview, cautioning that Asif's comments could be seen as a veiled reference to Trump.
Israel's ambassador to India expressed discomfort with Pakistan's potential involvement in Gaza due to ties with terrorist groups.
Pakistan has never recognized Israel and presents its ties with Iran as fraternal.
- Who
- Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Israel's ambassador to India, Reuven Azar
- What
- Khawaja Asif suggested the US or Turkey should kidnap Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and Israel expressed discomfort with Pakistan's potential involvement in Gaza.
- When
- January 9, 2026
- Where
- Pakistan and Israel
- Why
- Asif accused Netanyahu of being the 'worst criminal of humanity' for actions against Palestinians, while Israel is concerned about Pakistan's ties with terrorist groups.
Pakistan's Stance
Israel's Stance
Netanyahu's Actions
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif accuses Netanyahu of being the 'worst criminal of humanity' for actions against Palestinians in Gaza and suggests the US or Turkey should kidnap him.
Israel's Stance
Israel's ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, expresses discomfort with Pakistan's potential involvement in Gaza due to its ties with terrorist groups.
International Involvement
Pakistan's Stance
Pakistan supports the idea of an international force in Gaza but wants to penalize Netanyahu's backers.
Israel's Stance
Israel rejects the proposal of Pakistani military's involvement in a potential International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza.
- Pakistan's Defence Minister
- Khawaja Asif
- Target of Kidnapping Suggestion
- Benjamin Netanyahu
- Accusation Against Netanyahu
- Worst criminal of humanity
- Pakistan's Stance on Israel
- Never recognized Israel
- Israel's Stance on Pakistan
- Uncomfortable with Pakistan's involvement in Gaza
- Potential International Force
- International Stabilisation Force (ISF)
- Date of Statement
- January 9, 2026
Sources
"Worst Criminal Of Humanity": Pak Defence Minister Wants US To "Kidnap" Netanyahu
'US Should Kidnap Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu': Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif - VIDEO
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