Pakistan Criticizes Israel Over Bin Laden Comment

Pakistan has strongly criticized a recent comment made by an Israeli official at the United Nations, which referred to Osama bin Laden being found in Pakistan. The comment has caused a wave of reactions in Pakistan, with officials calling it unfair, misleading, and meant to damage the country's image.

The Israeli diplomat made the statement during a discussion at the UN, saying that Osama bin Laden had been hiding in Pakistan. He used this example to accuse Pakistan of having "double standards" on terrorism. The official was speaking in defense of Israel’s own military actions, which have been under global criticism in recent months.

In response, Pakistan’s Foreign Office issued a strong statement rejecting the Israeli claim. It said the remark was “baseless and irresponsible” and that it wrongly linked Pakistan to events from the past that have already been addressed. The statement also highlighted Pakistan’s sacrifices in the global fight against terrorism, noting that the country has lost thousands of lives over the years.

Many people in Pakistan also expressed anger on social media. Journalists and citizens accused the Israeli official of trying to distract the world from what Israel is doing in Gaza and other areas. Several hashtags related to the UN exchange and bin Laden started trending on Pakistani Twitter for a while.

Pakistan and Israel do not have formal diplomatic relations. Pakistan has always supported the rights of Palestinians and regularly criticizes Israeli actions in the occupied territories. This recent incident adds more tension to an already distant relationship.

Analysts believe that this type of exchange is likely to continue in international forums like the UN, where countries often use strong language to defend their positions and criticize others. They say that such remarks are often part of a broader political strategy, especially during times of global pressure.