In the midst of the Israel-Hamas conflict, a viral video on social media has stirred controversy, purporting to show North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-Un, criticizing the United States for its role in the Israel-Palestine conflict. However, a thorough fact-check by reputable sources has debunked this claim.

The video in question, which has been widely shared on platforms like Facebook, was purported to mark Kim Jong-Un’s first foray into commenting on global issues, portraying the situation as a serious turn of events. Nevertheless, this assertion has been proven false.

Upon closer examination, it was revealed that the video actually originates from October 2020 when Kim Jong-Un delivered a speech during the Workers’ Party of Korea’s 75th-anniversary celebration. In the speech, he primarily focused on domestic matters affecting North Korea, such as the challenges posed by typhoons, the ongoing global pandemic, and the impact of international sanctions on his nation. At no point in the speech did Kim Jong-Un mention the Israel-Palestine conflict or offer any commentary on it.

To further validate this fact-check, a video report from the BBC dated October 13, 2020, displays a similar setting and attire to the viral video, emphasizing Kim Jong-Un’s emotional address during a military parade and his rare apology for the difficulties faced by North Korea due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Additionally, a transcript of the October 10, 2020, speech, translated into English by the Korean Central News Agency, reaffirms the absence of any remarks pertaining to the Israel-Palestine conflict.

In conclusion, it is evident that the viral video in question is indeed from 2020, when Kim Jong-Un addressed domestic matters at a military parade. It holds no connection to the recent Israel-Hamas conflict, thereby refuting the claim made in the viral social media post.

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