A highly provocative statement made by Israeli professor and Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reserve officer Meir Masri has triggered intense alarm across international diplomatic and security circles. Masri openly suggested that after Iran, Israel may shift its strategic focus toward Pakistan’s nuclear program. He further indicated that Israel could potentially seek to challenge the defence capabilities of other Muslim nations, including Turkey, in the future.
This inflammatory statement comes at a time when the Middle East is already grappling with instability due to Israel’s ongoing military aggression in Gaza. International observers and defence analysts have condemned the remarks as “reckless,” “deliberately provocative,” and “a blatant attempt to destabilise the region.”
Pakistan Responds with Firm Warning
Pakistan’s security institutions have issued a strong response, making it clear that any threat to its sovereignty will be met with an immediate and decisive reaction. A senior security source stated:
“Pakistan is a responsible nuclear power. Our defence is impregnable, our policy sovereign, and any external aggression or interference will be met with full force.” The source reiterated that Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal is for purely defensive purposes and is managed in strict compliance with international protocols. He emphasized that:
“Statements from Israeli officials are not only irresponsible but also an attempt to upset the strategic balance in the region. Such efforts will be thwarted at every level.”
A Dangerous Expansion of Zionist Hostility
Defence analysts argue that this rhetoric reflects a broader Zionist agenda to weaken the military and strategic autonomy of Muslim nations. Israel’s hostile posture — already visible in its brutal campaign in Palestine — now appears to be expanding its crosshatch toward Pakistan and beyond.
Experts warn that any Israeli misadventure targeting Pakistan’s nuclear assets would prove disastrous for regional peace and could spark a wider conflict. As one senior defence expert noted:
“Israel must understand that Pakistan is not Iran or Iraq. Our deterrent capability, technological edge, and the unmatched resolve of our armed forces and citizens are more than capable of repelling any threat.”
Diplomatic Outrage and Call to Action
Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the Israeli professor’s statement and has called on the United Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and other international institutions to take urgent notice. The ministry demanded that Israel be restrained from issuing such provocations that threaten regional and global stability.
“The international community must not stay silent while a rogue state casually speaks of targeting sovereign nations,” the ministry stated.
Masri’s remarks are being viewed as part of a systematic mindset that aims to undermine the defensive capabilities of the Muslim world. However, as history has shown, any attempt to destabilise Pakistan or compromise its sovereignty has been met with unwavering resistance, and will continue to be.
