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Islamabad/Jerusalem: Just before the much-awaited US-Iran peace talks to be held in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad, a major diplomatic controversy has arisen. The very sharp comments made by Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif against Israel have made the atmosphere tense. Israel has expressed strong objection to these statements and has raised questions on the impartiality of Pakistan’s mediation. Khawaja Asif’s controversial statement: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif made a scathing attack on Israel through a post on social media platform The main points of his statement are as follows: Accusations on Israel: He termed Israel as “evil and a curse for humanity” and a “cancer-like country”. Claim of genocide: Asif said that on one hand, preparations are being made for peace talks in Islamabad, while on the other hand, Israel is now massacring innocent civilians in Lebanon after Gaza and Iran. Harsh words: He also said that the people who built this country on Palestinian land, “Burn in hell.” Israel’s strong response: “This is not acceptable.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office and the Foreign Ministry have called these comments against international diplomacy. Netanyahu Office: Calling for Israel’s destruction is reprehensible. Such a statement from the minister of a country that calls itself an ‘impartial mediator’ is completely unacceptable. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar: He described Asif’s comments as clearly anti-Semitic. Saar said that calling Israel cancer is like threatening to erase its existence and Israel knows how to protect itself. World leaders are going to gather in Islamabad. Despite the tension, talks are scheduled between America and Iran regarding ceasefire in the Middle East. Delegates will begin arriving late Friday night: US delegation: It will be led by Vice President JD Vance. He will also be joined by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Presidential Advisor Jared Kushner. Iranian delegation: On behalf of Iran, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi will take charge of the talks. Growing crisis in the Middle East and oil prices. On one hand diplomatic rhetoric is going on, while on the other hand the impact of the uncertainty of war is visible on the global market. Due to increasing doubts regarding ceasefire talks, crude oil has again crossed $ 100 per barrel in the international market.