Foreign Office changes statement; removes ‘Israel’ from condemnation of Ismail Haniyeh assassination

In an unusual development, the Foreign Office (FO) Pakistan on July 31st re-issued its press release condemning the assassination of Hamas’s Ismael Haniyeh, expunging the word “Israel”.

Both press releases were issued on the same day; however, in the last paragraph of the initial press release, it was written, “Pakistan views with serious concerns the growing Israeli adventurism in the region.”

First statement:

Later, it was changed to “Pakistan views with serious concerns the growing adventurism in the region,” redacting the word “Israel” from its statement.

Updated statement:

Social media noticed the correction instantly and reacted with suspicion, with most questioning the intent behind FO Pakistan’s move.