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South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung has triggered a diplomatic dispute with Israel after sharing a 2024 video on social media showing Israeli soldiers pushing a body from a building in the occupied West Bank. In his post, Lee called for verification of the footage and emphasized accountability, but also made broader remarks comparing wartime killings, the Holocaust and historical injustices, which drew strong criticism from Israel.
Israel's Foreign Ministry condemned the comments as "unacceptable," accusing Lee of trivializing the Holocaust and referencing outdated material. Israeli officials stated the incident in question had already been investigated and occurred during a military operation under threat conditions. They also questioned the timing and accuracy of the post, urging greater caution in public statements.
Lee later clarified that the video was from September 2024 and reiterated his broader message about the importance of upholding international humanitarian law and protecting human dignity. He maintained that his comments were intended to highlight universal human rights rather than target any specific nation.
The exchange is notable given the generally stable relations between South Korea and Israel, and reflects growing global scrutiny over conflicts in the Middle East. While South Korea's foreign ministry sought to ease tensions by expressing regret over any misunderstanding, Lee continued to defend his stance, stressing that respect for sovereignty and human rights must remain central in global affairs.
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