Afghanistan Becomes Terrorism Hub: Report Identifies 23 Terror Groups Operating Across 53 Countries
Hamas asks Pakistan for support against Israel. The senior political leader of Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh, on Wednesday said that if Israel faced resistance from Pakistan, the perpetration of cruelty could cease.
He addressed the National Dialogue on ‘The Sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and Responsibility of the Muslim Ummah’ virtually.
The event took place at the Jinnah Convention Centre, organized by Majlis Ittehad-e-Ummah Pakistan. Haniyeh sought Pakistan’s support against Israeli occupation and highlighted the challenges faced by the Palestinian people.
During his address, Haniyeh emphasized that Israel’s actions, including the arrest of approximately 16,000 Palestinians and desecration of holy sites, were in violation of international norms.
He expressed disappointment over the non-implementation of the Oslo Accords, citing an increase in the occupation of Palestinian territories. Haniyeh warned against the establishment of diplomatic relations between Islamic countries and Israel, asserting that it would severely damage the Palestinian cause.
Praising Pakistan as a brave nation, he suggested that if Israel faced resistance from Pakistan, the perpetration of cruelty could cease. Expressing hope in Pakistan’s support, he referred to the country as a land of Mujahideen.
He highlighted the opposition to Israel among those who follow the Quran closely. Accusing America and other countries of supporting Israel, he voiced his aspiration for Israel to retreat, allowing the truth to prevail.
Haniyeh claimed that Israel had planned a sudden attack on Gaza with the intention of permanent destruction.
He justified attacks by Hamas Mujahideen as self-defence, stating they pre-empted Israel’s plans for occupation. He acknowledged the high expectations Palestinians had from Pakistan and expressed confidence in the strength of the country.
He claimed that Hamas was currently countering Israel’s most advanced weapons, asserting determination to succeed in thwarting Israel’s intentions.
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Despite casualties of over 20,000 Palestinians in the conflict, Haniyeh maintained hope in Pakistan’s potential to force Israel to retreat.
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From Afghanistan, 23 terrorist organizations spread terrorism in around 53 countries, including the U.S., China, and Pakistan.
Pakistan is one of the top targets of terrorism in Afghanistan. As per reports, 17 out of 23 terrorist organizations target only Pakistan.
TTP, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, and Baloch terrorist organizations are leading among the organizations spreading terrorism from Afghanistan to Pakistan.
Al-Qaeda targets Europe & America
From Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda targets Europe and America, Tehreek-e-Islami Turkmenistan targets China, and IMU targets Uzbekistan
From Afghanistan, Jundullah spreads terrorism in Iran, and ISIS in Europe and America, while Hizb ut-Tahrir and Jamaat-ul-Ahrar spread terrorism in Pakistan.
Afghanistan is regularly providing financial support to terrorist organizations in the region.
TTP attacks against Pakistan
The TTP and Afghan support played a central role in the rising tide of terrorism in Pakistan last year. The TTP, which was almost wiped out by Operation Zarb-e-Azb and Ridd al-Fasaad, has been revived after the Afghan Taliban took over.
Asia Pacific Forum reported from 2015 to 2020, thanks to the operations of the Pakistan Army, the attacks on the TTP have continuously decreased.
It further reported since 2020, TTP attacks have been gradually increasing and TTP carried out 49 attacks in Pakistan in 2020, 198 in 2021, and 237 in 2022 in which 389 Pakistanis were martyred in 317 attacks of TTP last year.
American weapons left in Afghanistan were also used in the recent terrorist incidents in Pakistan.
All suicide bombers in Pakistan were Afghans
All the suicide bombers in Pakistan in the last two years were also Afghans. The TTP has the full support of the Afghan Taliban, no action was taken despite Pakistan’s repeated demands. The recent report of the United Nations has also revealed the increasing instability in the region under the Afghan Taliban.
The UN report said: “The promises made by the Taliban to break the terrorist groups and not become a security threat to other countries have not been fulfilled in the Doha agreement.”
The UN report said: “After the Afghan Taliban took power, the security situation in the region has become very complicated and uncertain.”
According to the US Representative for Peace Program: “TTP is active in Afghanistan to train terrorists and raise funds for them.”
