New Delhi: Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has expressed skepticism over Pakistan’s role as a mediator in the ongoing US-Iran ceasefire negotiations, describing Islamabad as “not a credible player.”
Speaking to ANI ahead of direct US-Iran talks scheduled for April 11, Azar suggested that Washington may use Pakistan for its own strategic reasons but Tel Aviv prioritizes security outcomes aligned with its interests.
Israel questions Pakistan’s role as mediator in US-Iran talks, calling it “not credible” and comparing it to past efforts by other nations to broker truces. The statement highlights skepticism over Pakistan’s influence in sensitive international negotiations.#Israel #Pakistan… pic.twitter.com/gYdsbFdGFe
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Azar compared Pakistan’s facilitation with past US efforts under Trump, which involved working with “problematic states like Qatar and Turkey” to broker truces in Gaza, including with Hamas. He emphasized Israel’s goal is to eliminate Hezbollah’s presence in southern Lebanon, stressing that the Lebanese government must actively dismantle Hezbollah’s infrastructure to protect northern Israeli communities.
On the US-Iran ceasefire, Azar voiced support for negotiations aimed at addressing what Israel views as existential threats from Iran, including its nuclear program and ballistic missile capabilities. He described the temporary ceasefire as a positive development while noting that Israel’s operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon remain separate from Iran-related discussions.
The remarks follow Iran’s warning that Israeli attacks in Lebanon could jeopardize the fragile two-week ceasefire with the US and threaten stability in the Strait of Hormuz. Both US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have clarified that Lebanon is not included in the Iran ceasefire framework.
This statement underscores Israel’s strategic distinction between the Iran and Lebanon theatres while signaling cautious support for the US-led mediation efforts.
