Islamabad Offers Conditional Deployment to Gaza Peace Force, Rejects Disarming Hamas

Pakistan says it is ready to join an international peace mission in Gaza, but only if the mandate excludes disarming Hamas.

Pakistan has signalled conditional readiness to join an international force aimed at restoring peace in Gaza, saying any participation would depend on the mission’s mandate.

Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said at a press conference on Saturday, December 27, that Pakistan would be willing to contribute troops only if the operation does not involve disarming Hamas or imposing a political settlement.