Israel Shares Map Showing J&K in Pakistan, Apologises Later
In a recent incident that has sparked controversy and raised eyebrows, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) shared a map on social media showing the Indian Union Territory (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir as a part of Pakistan. The map, which was shared on Twitter, shows the disputed region as a part of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), rather than as a part of India.
The incident did not go unnoticed, and soon, it caught the attention of Congress leader Pawan Khera, who took to Twitter to express his shock and disgust at the development. “Another day, another feather in Vishwaguru’s cap. His ‘friend’ shows J&K as a part of Pakistan,” Khera tweeted, targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his government’s close ties with Israel.
Khera’s tweet was in response to the IDF’s social media post, which featured the map showing J&K as part of Pakistan. The tweet read, “A map of the Middle East, highlighting the borders of Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Turkey. Note the borders with Saudi Arabia and Egypt.”
However, soon after the map was shared, the IDF issued an apology, saying that the map was an illustration and did not depict precise borders. “The map is an artistic representation and not a precise representation of the borders of the Middle East,” the IDF said in a statement.
The incident has sparked a heated debate, with many questioning the appropriateness of sharing a map that shows a part of India as a part of Pakistan. The UT of Jammu and Kashmir has been a disputed region since the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947, and the issue of its status has been a subject of contention between the two countries for many years.
The incident has also raised questions about the nature of the relationship between India and Israel. While both countries have close ties, the incident has highlighted the need for greater sensitivity and awareness about the status of disputed regions.
The incident has also sparked a debate about the role of social media in shaping public opinion and the need for greater care and responsibility in sharing information online. Many have pointed out that the IDF’s apology came only after the incident had sparked widespread outrage and criticism, and that the organization should have been more careful in sharing the map in the first place.
In conclusion, the incident highlights the need for greater sensitivity and awareness about the status of disputed regions, and the importance of careful consideration before sharing information online. It also underscores the need for greater cooperation and dialogue between India and Israel to address the complex issues that affect both countries.
News Source: https://x.com/Pawankhera/status/1933549006367416545
