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South Korea's President Urges Investigation into Israeli Abuses
4/14/2026
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Story summary
- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung criticized Israel for not addressing global concerns over abuses.
- He cited a verified video of Israeli soldiers mishandling a Palestinian body and urged an investigation.
- Israel's foreign ministry condemned the remarks as promoting "anti-Israeli" narratives.
- Lee said there must be reflection on human rights violations.
- South Korea’s foreign ministry said Lee's remarks advocated universal human rights.
