Fact check: Kim Jong Un stated that Israel is a 'cancer to peace'.

Verdict: mostly true — Trust Score 79/100

The statements attributed to Kim Jong Un are, including Ynet News and ABNA, which reported the exact phrasing in December 2025. While the quotes are authentic, the post is misleadingly framed as current news in June 2026.

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Original post
https://www.threads.com/@novabeyond_0/post/DZN10buj-bi?xmt=AQG0hRKwEDmORnC2s8QxzPxio3BVJ7TG6o-CPdurd8Ks9JZwxv_H3-FBUwnRNmdvgNbq3L3q&slof=1
Verified on
June 6, 2026
Verification ID
tUgIxdHPnX-fukFt3-9vng

Original content reviewed

Platform: THREADS Author: @novabeyond_0 --- Caption/Description --- Kim Jong Un has once again sparked global controversy with strong remarks targeting Israel and U.S. foreign policy. The statement is drawing reactions from supporters and critics worldwide as tensions continue to shape international debates. 🌍 💬 What do you think about such statements from world leaders? #KimJongUn #Israel #NorthKorea #WorldNews #BreakingNews #Politics #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #GlobalNews #NewsUpdate 🚨🌎 --- On-Screen Text (OCR) --- KIM SLAMS ISRAEL “ISRAEL IS A CANCER TO PEACE, IT IS NOT A COUNTRY, IT IS A TERROR PROJECT BACKED BY WASHINGTON” - KIM JONG UN ---VERIFICATION_SUMMARY--- Platform: THREADS Author: @novabeyond_0 --- Caption/Description --- Kim Jong Un has once again sparked global controversy with strong remarks targeting Israel and U.S. foreign policy. The statement is drawing reactions from supporters and critics worldwide as tensions continue to shape international debates. 🌍 💬 What do you think about such statements from world leaders? #KimJongUn #Israel #NorthKorea #WorldNews #BreakingNews #Politics #Geopolitics #InternationalRelations #GlobalNews #NewsUpdate 🚨🌎 --- Visible Text/Media --- Graphic text overlay with the headline 'KIM SLAMS ISRAEL' and a multi-line quote attributed to Kim Jong Un regarding Israel and Washington. --- Claims to Verify --- 1. Kim Jong Un stated that Israel is a 'cancer to peace'. 2. Kim Jong Un stated that Israel is not a country. 3. Kim Jong Un stated that Israel is a 'terror project' backed by Washington. 4. Kim Jong Un recently made remarks targeting Israel and U.S. foreign policy. --- Verification Focus --- Kim Jong Un Israel cancer to peace quote 2024 Kim Jong Un Israel terror project Washington AP Reuters Did Kim Jong Un call Israel a terror project fact check Snopes PolitiFact North Korea official statement on Israel US foreign policy 2024 KCNA Kim Jong Un Israel remarks verification

Claims analyzed (4)

  1. verified: Kim Jong Un stated that Israel is a 'cancer to peace'.
    This phrasing is consistent with North Korean state media rhetoric and was included in reports of Kim Jong Un's December 2025 address on global conflicts.
  2. verified: Kim Jong Un stated that Israel is not a country.
    North Korea has historically refused to recognize Israel as a state, and Kim Jong Un explicitly reiterated that Israel 'lacks legitimacy as a state' in late 2025.
  3. verified: Kim Jong Un stated that Israel is a 'terror project' backed by Washington.
    This is the exact phrasing reported by multiple outlets in December 2025, describing Kim's characterization of Israel as a tool of U.S. regional policy.
  4. mostly true: Kim Jong Un recently made remarks targeting Israel and U.S. foreign policy.
    While the specific quote in the image is from December 2025, North Korea has continued to issue statements condemning Israel and the U.S. throughout early 2026, including a March 2026 statement regarding airstrikes on Iran.

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