‘Trying To Be Relevant’: Israeli Envoy Mocks Pakistan's Mediation Bid, Says It's Itself 'A Huge Problem'

Last Updated:March 30, 2026, 23:11 IST

Israel envoy Fleur Hassan Nahoum said that Islamabad's move is irrelevant as it is "itself a huge problem in the world of jihadi terrorism."

As tensions in West Asia continue to reshape regional alignments, Pakistan is positioning itself as a potential mediator in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. However, Israel’s Special Envoy at the Foreign Ministry, Fleur Hassan-Nahoum, sharply criticised the move, questioning both Islamabad’s intent and credibility.

While speaking to news agency ANI, Nahoum said that Pakistan is trying to project itself as a neutral diplomatic hub capable of facilitating talks between major powers, including the United States and Iran, during a time of heightened tensions.

She further said that Islamabad’s move is irrelevant as it is “itself a huge problem in the world of jihadi terrorism."

“I don’t know what the Pakistanis think they’re doing. I think they’re trying to make themselves relevant. They are themselves a huge problem in the world of jihadi terrorism. But they can try. I’m not sure they’ll be very successful. I think they just want to shove themselves in the middle of something relevant at the moment," she said as quoted by the news agency.

Meanwhile, earlier today, Iran rejected Pakistan’s offer to host possible talks between Washington and Tehran, signalling that Islamabad is unlikely to play a formal mediating role in efforts to end the ongoing war. Tehran described such proposals as premature and distanced itself from the idea.

According to a post by Iran’s Mumbai consulate, the Iranian side said in effect that “Pakistan’s forums are their own," distancing itself from the idea that talks would be held there.

Additionally, US President Donald Trump didn’t address the potential Pakistan talks but said Sunday night that Washington was in discussions with Iran and “we’re doing extremely well in that negotiation."

On March 29-30, Pakistan held high-stakes talks with Foreign Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt on mechanisms aimed at reducing ongoing tensions in West Asia involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

However, top government sources told CNN-News18 that Pakistan is trying to project itself as a neutral diplomatic hub capable of facilitating talks between major powers, including the United States and Iran, during a time of heightened tensions.

As per sources, Islamabad is trying to boost its global image and regain relevance, especially as it faces economic challenges, political instability, and continued reliance on financial support from Saudi Arabia.

While Pakistan has highlighted “brotherly relations" and cooperation, sources believe that through this mediation push, Islamabad is trying to seek economic and diplomatic gains, including potential investments, loans, or defence ties.

Army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir is believed to be playing a key role, engaging with Iranian and Gulf leadership as part of this effort.

Despite all these efforts, Iran’s rejection is significant because Pakistan has recently been trying to present itself as a diplomatic bridge in the widening West Asia conflict, especially as countries in the region and beyond search for ways to de-escalate the war.

(With inputs from agencies)

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