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The Taliban who control Afghanistan are silent about Zionist tyranny in Gaza. Photo/Reuters
KABUL – Amid increasing tensions in the Middle East, the mysterious supreme leader of the Taliban, Hibatullah Akhundzada, has remained silent on the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. That stands in stark contrast to the harsh anti-Israel comments from Iran's leaders.
Although Akhundzada does not have a publicly accessible digital account, his decisions and statements often echo on the Taliban's online platforms through other channels. Akhundzada's deputy, Mullah Mohammad Hassan, and his trio of deputies have also remained silent on the Gaza conflict.
Why is Afghanistan still silent regarding Zionist injustice in Gaza? Here are 8 reasons why the Taliban who control Afghanistan are still silent about Zionist cruelty in Gaza.
1. Only express expressions of solidarity as fellow Muslims
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“We do not interfere in other people's internal affairs,” said Haqqani, reported by VOA. “But we have religious-based sympathies towards Muslims.”
Later, Zabihullah Mujahid, the Taliban's main spokesman, issued a statement condemning Israel's siege of Gaza while calling on the international community to address the crisis.
“The official message from the Taliban is similar to what we see from other Muslim countries, in terms of expressions of solidarity and support for Palestine,” said Michael Kugelman, an expert at the Wilson Center, as reported by VOA.
2. Has no formal diplomatic relations with Hamas
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According to Javid Ahmad, a former Afghan ambassador and member of the Atlantic Council, the Taliban's public comments, although rare, are calculated to show support for Palestine alone, as the group does not have formal diplomatic ties with Hamas.
“Senior Taliban figures clearly expect neighboring Arab countries to take action and find a solution to end the violence, rather than relying on non-Arab countries to intervene,” Ahmad told VOA.
The measured approach of the regime that prides itself on defeating the superpower and its NATO allies may come as a surprise to some.
3. Not Responding to Afghan Public Calls Protesting the Taliban's Position
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Some Afghans criticized the Taliban's muted response. Ata Mohammad Noor, a former governor of Afghanistan and leader of a well-known anti-Taliban militia, posted an audio file on Tuesday on X, formerly Twitter, calling on the Taliban to speak out in defense of Gaza.