How did the Afghan Taliban respond to the Israeli attack?
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The Afghan Taliban have consistently condemned Israeli attacks and expressed strong solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Their response can be summarized as follows: * Strong Condemnation of Israeli Actions: The Taliban have repeatedly denounced Israeli military actions, including those in Gaza, tRead more
The Afghan Taliban have consistently condemned Israeli attacks and expressed strong solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Their response can be summarized as follows:
See less* Strong Condemnation of Israeli Actions: The Taliban have repeatedly denounced Israeli military actions, including those in Gaza, the expansion of settlements in the West Bank, and attacks on other regional countries like Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen. They often characterize Israeli policies as “apartheid” and the invasion of Gaza as “genocide” and “great injustice and barbarity.”
* Calls for Ceasefire and International Action: They have urged the United Nations, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), and other Muslim countries to take a firm stance in support of Palestine and to implement a ceasefire. They also criticize what they perceive as the international community’s hypocrisy for not addressing human rights violations in Palestine with the same fervor as in Afghanistan.
* Expressions of Solidarity with Palestinians and Hamas: The Taliban have held rallies in Kabul in solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Senior Taliban officials, including Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi and Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, have met with Hamas leaders, such as Ismail Haniyeh, and conveyed condolences for casualties. They have openly expressed their “faith-based sympathy” for the Palestinians.
* Symbolic Gestures: In January 2025, the “Gaza Mosque” was inaugurated in Kabul to express solidarity with the Palestinian people.
* Potential for Mobilization (Claimed by some sources): While the Taliban have generally maintained a position of not interfering in other countries’ internal affairs, some Israeli media outlets have claimed that the Taliban have promised Iran to send fighters to Lebanon in the event of a severe war between Israel and Hezbollah. Iran’s ambassador in Kabul has also stated that Afghanistan is part of the “axis of resistance” and that “martyrdom” forces from Afghanistan would go to Gaza if needed. However, the Taliban’s intelligence agency-affiliated media has at times challenged Iran’s regional policy.
* Criticism of Western Powers: The Taliban have blamed Israel for destabilizing the region and criticized the US for vetoing UN Security Council resolutions calling for a ceasefire, accusing Washington of being complicit in atrocities.
Overall, the Afghan Taliban’s response has been one of vocal condemnation of Israel and unwavering support for the Palestinian people, aligning with a broader Islamic solidarity.