Israel Apologises After Map Shows J&K as Part of Pakistan
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued a formal apology for sharing a map on X (formerly Twitter) that inaccurately depicted Jammu & Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The graphic, intended to illustrate the range of Iranian missiles, drew swift backlash from Indian users who flagged the territorial error.
Map Error Sparks Outrage
In the post accompanying the map, which overlapped security concerns in the Middle East with broader geopolitical visuals, Jammu & Kashmir was mistakenly shaded within Pakistan’s borders. Indian netizens criticised the misrepresentation, labelling it as disrespectful and demanding a correction.
IDF Issues Prompt Apology
Responding within 90 minutes, the IDF acknowledged the mistake, stating the map “fails to precisely depict borders” and apologised “for any offence caused by this image.” The message clarified that the graphic was meant only as a general illustration of missile reach—not a political statement.
Diplomacy and Geopolitics
While the incident occurred amid regional tensions involving Iran and Israel, the IDF emphasised that the error was inadvertent and not tied to Middle East conflicts. Nonetheless, the misstep temporarily shifted attention from the missile alert narrative to diplomatic sensitivities.
India regards Jammu & Kashmir as an integral part of its territory. Though the BJP-led government has not issued an official strong response, the apology was welcomed by many in India as a diplomatic gesture safeguarding national sentiment.
