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On India, the envoy said because Israel is the most attacked country in the world, the threats it faces is often a “preview to a movie coming to a theatre in your neighbourhood”.
Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar. (PTI file photo)
As US-Iran war continues to escalate, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar has expressed doubts over Pakistan’s role as a regional mediator while warning New Delhi that the West Asia conflict is a “preview” of radical tactics that may affect its own neighbourhood.
In an interview with PTI Videos, he rejected the notion that Pakistan possesses the credibility to act as a mediator in regional negotiations.
While calling the country unreliable, Azar termed Pakistan as a “problematic player” whose involvement requires the US to exercise “special caution” to avoid potential traps. “I don’t think they are reliable.”
PTI quoted him saying that when mediators lean towards a “terrorist entity” or “legitimise radicalism”, it becomes “very tricky because the United States has to exercise special caution not to fall into traps set not only by the opposing side but also by the mediator”.
He also claimed an increase in connection between radical elements and the region while pointing out the rise in visits by Hamas leaders to Pakistan and Bangladesh in last two years.
On India, PTI quoted Azar saying that because Israel is the most attacked country in the world, the threats it faces often serve as a “preview to a movie coming to a theatre in your neighbourhood”.
While alleging that radical groups are drawing twisted inspiration from the October 7 attacks, he warned that the methodologies of hybrid warfare, including using human shields and manipulating media, are likely to be emulated elsewhere.
He said India is “blessed” with a large territory and population and lauded the Indian government for making the “right decisions” regarding its own recruitment and defence needs.
He, however, highlighted the “positive aspect of conscription” in maturing young citizens and instilling a sense of responsibility. “It doesn’t mean that one size fits all. Each country has to find its own way.”
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