Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies



News Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies Analysts suggest both claims could be true, with rocket-propelled grenade launchers likely sourced indirectly Chad O'Carroll October 13, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON A soldier pointing at an apparent North Korean rocket grenade (with distinctive red band marking) \| Image: IDF Spokesperson Weapons apparently produced by North Korea were likely used by Hamas in its offensive against Israel, expert analysis of photos published by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and independent media reveal. But North Korean state media on Friday refuted the suggestion, with claims that “fake media organizations” and “quasi-experts” had been responsible for spreading “baseless rumors” that DPRK weapons systems had been used in Hamas’ attack on Israel. Weapons apparently produced by North Korea were likely used by Hamas in its offensive against Israel, expert analysis of photos published by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and independent media reveal. But North Korean state media on Friday refuted the suggestion, with claims that “fake media organizations” and “quasi-experts” had been responsible for spreading “baseless rumors” that DPRK weapons systems had been used in Hamas’ attack on Israel. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies

Analysts suggest both claims could be true, with rocket-propelled grenade launchers likely sourced indirectly

Chad O'Carroll October 13, 2023

Apparent North Korean weapons used by Hamas, but DPRK denies

A soldier pointing at an apparent North Korean rocket grenade (with distinctive red band marking) | Image: IDF Spokesperson

Weapons apparently produced by North Korea were likely used by Hamas in its offensive against Israel, expert analysis of photos published by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) and independent media reveal.

But North Korean state media on Friday refuted the suggestion, with claims that “fake media organizations” and “quasi-experts” had been responsible for spreading “baseless rumors” that DPRK weapons systems had been used in Hamas’ attack on Israel.

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