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North Korea’s Kim Has Not Threatened Nuclear Attack on Israel, Fact‑Check Confirms

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A recent claim that North Korean leader Kim Jong‑un had threatened a nuclear strike on Israel amid the Iran conflict has been debunked. Reuters fact‑checking teams found no evidence of such a statement in any official North Korean communication.

The claim circulated online, suggesting that Kim had issued a warning to Israel. However, no credible source or official transcript supports this allegation. The statement was not found in any North Korean state media release or in the leader’s public speeches.

The fact‑check underscores the importance of verifying claims before they spread, especially in the volatile context of Middle East tensions involving Iran and Israel.

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