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Why Terrorism in Pakistan is Different from Gaza
Use Terror as a Tool
After the horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, India has yet to respond. Although India has already taken some diplomatic actions — like reviewing the Indus Water Treaty and downgrading diplomatic ties with Pakistan
But, there is a high possibility that sooner or later, India might take a tough stance.
Now this raises a big question — is India going to start doing what Israel has been doing for years against Gaza?
But is that the right way? By killing innocent Pakistani civilians —
Is that how the country of Gandhi will take revenge?
People often tend to compare the terrorism in Pakistan and the situation in Gaza as the same thing.
But that’s not true.
The situation in Pakistan and the situation in Gaza are very different.
Different in terms of power, ideology, purpose, and even who controls the violence.
Gaza: A Different Kind of Conflict
In Gaza, Hamas presents itself as a resistance movement fighting Israeli occupation.