Disturbing Twist in Pakistan, Israel Story

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued near-identical statements on 11 October condemning the Houthis (Yemen's Ansar Allah).

Key points

• While Netanyahu's statement appeared at 6: 58 PM the same day, PM Shehbaz posted his message at 7: 33 AM on October 11.
• Since Pakistan and Israel have no diplomatic relations, yet in their public responses to the Houthis, both shared the same message.
• PM Shehbaz focused on Pakistan's commitment to Saudi Arabia and its security arrangements.
• Both described the attack in solid terms, condemned violence against civilians, expressed sympathy, and called on a safer and more stable Middle East.
• PM Shehbaz remarked attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure were unacceptable and violated international law.

While Netanyahu's statement appeared at 6: 58 PM the same day, PM Shehbaz posted his message at 7: 33 AM on October 11. Their messages differed in wording and political context, but shared a number of identical themes. Same editor? Pakistan Cannot Let Saudi War Pact Drag It Into Yemen.

PM Shehbaz remarked attacks on civilians and critical infrastructure were unacceptable and violated international law. He additionally reaffirmed Pakistan's backing for affected families, Saudi Arabia's sovereignty, territorial integrity and security.

Netanyahu condemned along similar lines, offered condolences to the families of those killed and wished the injured a full recovery. He remarked terrorism must be confronted and called on a more stable Middle East.

Meanwhile, the overlap is notable. Borderline disturbing, according to some Redditors. Since Pakistan and Israel have no diplomatic relations, yet in their public responses to the Houthis, both shared the same message.

There are some differences. PM Shehbaz focused on Pakistan's commitment to Saudi Arabia and its security arrangements. Netanyahu's message presented the attack as a regional security challenge and pressed cooperation throughout the Middle East. Links to both tweets: 1 & 2. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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For now, disturbing Twist in Pakistan, Israel Story remains the part of the story worth watching, and further updates are likely as more details are confirmed.