The Al-Qaeda In The Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) in a recent article in the January 2024 issue of Its Urdu-Language Journal ‘Nawa-i-Ghazwa-e-Hind, raises questions about the involvement of the Pakistan Navy in multinational naval forces operating in regions with Israeli merchant ship activity. The article, authored by Aamir Salim Khan, a former Pakistan Navy officer, is titled “Pakistani Military In Defense Of Israel?”.
The article explores several key points:
Pakistan’s Role in Multinational Forces: Khan highlights the Pakistan Navy’s participation in U.S.-led task forces like CTF-150 and CTF-151, suggesting it plays a leading role in protecting allied ships, including Israeli ones.
Motivations and Concerns: He questions the rationale behind this involvement, citing Pakistan’s lack of direct relations with Israel and potential economic benefits for the U.S. He also expresses concerns about the legality of such actions under Islamic law (Sharia) given the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Call for Religious Guidance: Khan urges religious scholars to provide guidance on the Sharia compliance of these deployments, questioning the potential implications for Pakistani personnel engaged in these missions.
Criticism of U.S. Alliances: He emphasizes the perceived hypocrisy of collaborating with the U.S., a strong supporter of Israel, while claiming neutrality in the conflict.
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Source: Memri –Jihad and Terrorism Threat Monitor