ISLAMABAD : 19 Feb 2026 – As was expected and foreseen by the observers on the matter of disarming Hamas , Pakistan has made it clear that it was our red line and Pakistan will never go into it.
Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan said, in his weekly press briefing ” We have identified our red lines quite explicitly. The DPM / FM has done so here from this platform, and elsewhere. Pakistan can be part of a peacekeeping mandate, but we would not be part of any disarming/demilitarization mandates.”
On the International Security Assistance Force, the Spokesperson stated,” We understand that a decision is awaited on the contours of the mandate of the International Stabilization Force, and till such time, we’re not in a position to take any decision on this matter.”
Regarding he participation of Israel, the Spokesperson said, “One country or another in the meeting is not a direct concern. We have joined Board of Peace with a particular focus i.e. the reconstruction in Gaza, long term settlement of the Palestinian issues. So, we would continue to follow this approach, and not be bothered by participation of one country or another.”
” Our expectation remains alive, as we have said BoP offers a glimmer of hope. So, we hope that the Board of Peace will live up to its expectation and help in easing the plight of the people of Palestine, particularly those in Gaza – bring peace, prosperity, progress and a pathway towards a lasting solution of the Palestinian problem, he continued.
Spokesperson said, the final question about the developments in the West Bank – I think this subject might also come in the Board of Peace meeting that how Israel is violating international law UN resolutions in wider Occupied Palestinian Territories, not just Gaza.
The Board of Peace (BoP) meeting affords an opportunity to discuss this important connected development on which we have also stated unequivocally, including the eight Arab Islamic Foreign Ministers in their Joint Statement have also expressed concerns on these developments.
