North Korean state media, in a notable departure, entered the fray of themilitary clashes between Israel and Hamas by accusing Israel of instigatingviolence in Gaza. This unusual move marked the first time they had weighedin on the matter. North Korean leader has thrown full support for thePalestinians against the Israeli aggression and blockade of Gaza.
Rodong Sinmun, a prominent mouthpiece for North Korea’s ruling Workers’Party, presented a concise article addressing the conflict’s details andthe resultant casualties. They drew upon reports from foreign media sourcesto inform their narrative.
The newspaper stated, “The international community asserts that this clashoriginated from Israel’s continual criminal actions against the Palestinianpopulation, emphasizing the necessity of establishing an independentPalestinian state.”
The ongoing violence, which has tragically claimed the lives of over 1,500individuals, elicited global responses of support for Israel and appeals tohalt the hostilities. This followed a devastating attack by Hamas over theweekend, raising concerns for civilian safety.
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Hamas responded with a grim ultimatum, vowing to execute an Israeli captivefor each Palestinian home bombed by Israel without prior warning. This diresituation further fueled apprehensions of a potential ground offensive byIsrael, which had taken the unprecedented step of mobilizing 300,000reservists and imposing a blockade on Gaza.
North Korean state media’s involvement in this matter reflects its tendencyto challenge Western viewpoints, particularly those of the United States,on international issues.