Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif made headlines with a controversial statement, urging the United States and Turkey to 'kidnap' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking during a televised interview on Pakistan's largest television channel, Geo, Asif labeled Netanyahu the 'worst criminal of humanity,' citing the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict and the alleged atrocities against Palestinians. He suggested that the US should apprehend Netanyahu, drawing a parallel to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Asif also implicated Turkey, stating they could seize the Israeli leader and that 'Pakistanis are praying for it.' The Pakistani minister justified his call by referencing the International Criminal Court (ICC), which had reportedly issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu in connection with alleged war crimes in Gaza. During the live broadcast, the show's anchor, Hamid Mir, reportedly interjected and called for a break, warning that Asif's remarks could be interpreted as a veiled reference to former US President Donald Trump and indicating that Asif would not remain on air after the segment. This incident underscores Pakistan's long-standing policy of not maintaining formal diplomatic relations with Israel and its vocal support for the Palestinian cause. The comments have drawn significant international attention, reflecting the heightened geopolitical tensions surrounding the Middle East conflict.