A bombshell report flags Pakistan, notably PoK, as Hamas’s budding safe haven, endangering international security amid Gaza crackdowns. The shift positions Pakistan as a regrouping zone, challenging Western strategic priorities.
MEMRI’s findings reveal Hamas operatives thriving in Pakistan: public speeches, local terror pacts, and institutional access galore. This undermines isolation campaigns and fuels debate on Pakistan’s ally worthiness.
The narrative ties into the January 15, 2026, Board of Peace initiative for Gaza, with Trump’s Sharif invite on January 18 now under scrutiny given Pakistan’s Hamas leniency.
Triggered by the 2023 Israel attack, Nazi Zaheer emerged as Pakistan’s anti-Israel rally star, platforming with LeT-JeM linked individuals. Qaddoumi’s post-attack engagements bolstered Hamas’s narrative.
Such tolerance reflects Islamabad’s unspoken Hamas support, contradicting anti-terror rhetoric—a concern for US strategists. PoK’s February 5, 2025, events united armies, regimes, and militants in pro-Kashmir, pro-Hamas fervor.
Hamas’s inroads into politics, via envoy interactions, paint a worrying picture. Policymakers should reconsider partnerships, imposing sanctions if needed to dismantle this terror pipeline.
Ultimately, proactive diplomacy is key. Dismantling Pakistan’s facilitation of Hamas will safeguard peace initiatives and avert broader conflicts.