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North Korea Issues Ultimatum to Israel Over Alleged Detention of Greta Thunberg
In a startling escalation of international tensions, North Korea has reportedly issued an ultimatum to Israel, demanding the immediate release of Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg, who Pyongyang claims is being held by Israeli authorities. The announcement, made through state-run media early Tuesday, accused Israel of “environmental terrorism and kidnapping a global peace figure.”
The statement from the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) warned that “failure to release Greta Thunberg within 72 hours will result in severe consequences for the Zionist regime.” While the nature of those consequences was not specified, the threat has already drawn widespread condemnation and disbelief from governments worldwide.
Confusion and Denials
Israeli officials quickly dismissed the claim as “absurd and entirely fabricated,” stating that Thunberg has not been detained and has no known connection to Israel in recent weeks.
A spokesperson for the Israeli Foreign Ministry called the North Korean statement “an outrageous propaganda stunt,” adding that “Greta Thunberg is not, and has never been, in Israeli custody.”
Thunberg’s representatives also confirmed she is safe and currently participating in environmental advocacy events in Europe. Her foundation described North Korea’s claims as “bizarre and baseless.”
A Strange Diplomatic Twist
Analysts suggest the incident may be part of Pyongyang’s broader strategy to inject itself into high-profile global narratives. Dr. Helen Crawford, an international relations expert at the London School of Economics, said,
“North Korea has a long history of using fabricated crises to gain media attention or leverage in diplomatic negotiations. In this case, linking Greta Thunberg’s name to Israel may be an attempt to appeal to global audiences sympathetic to anti-establishment causes.”
The move comes amid a period of increasing isolation for North Korea, following recent missile tests and renewed UN sanctions. The regime’s attempt to insert itself into environmental and humanitarian discourse has been seen by many as a publicity maneuver rather than a serious diplomatic initiative.
Global Reaction
The United Nations issued a cautious statement urging restraint and calling for the “verification of facts before any escalation.” Western nations, including the UK and the United States, described North Korea’s claims as “nonsensical.”
Social media, however, quickly caught fire with conspiracy theories and memes, some depicting Kim Jong-un as “Greta’s unexpected defender.”
Final Word
As of now, Greta Thunberg has made no direct comment on North Korea’s statement. However, her recent social media posts continue to focus on climate change and global action against fossil fuels—making no reference to the alleged diplomatic dispute.
While the world waits to see whether Pyongyang’s ultimatum will fizzle out or escalate, experts agree on one thing: the story underscores North Korea’s unpredictable use of misinformation as a tool of statecraft.
Attached is a news article regarding Greta release under Isreal authorities requested by North Korean leader
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/10/01/middleeast/israel-gaza-flotilla-explainer-scli-intl
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